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Elmina Surf Forecast
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Surf Forecasts:
Elmina surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Elmina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Elmina sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elmina this week:
The surf forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 125 | 94 | 68 | 60 | 80 | 60 | 76 | 57 | 42 | 56 | 37 | 45 | 98 | 73 | 37 | 55 | 73 | 71 | 64 | 87 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:34PM 1.14 | 12:18PM 1.19 | 12:14AM 1.16 | 1:26PM 1.31 | 1:25AM 1.24 | 2:14PM 1.43 | 2:16AM 1.33 | 2:52PM 1.53 | 2:59AM 1.40 | 3:25PM 1.60 | 3:37AM 1.45 | 3:55PM 1.63 | 4:11AM 1.47 | 4:23PM 1.62 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:16AM 0.43 | 6:11PM 0.66 | 6:36AM 0.38 | 7:25PM 0.57 | 7:33AM 0.32 | 8:15PM 0.46 | 8:17AM 0.26 | 8:54PM 0.37 | 8:54AM 0.23 | 9:28PM 0.28 | 9:28AM 0.21 | 9:59PM 0.22 | 10:00AM 0.22 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 7 | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | |
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Information about the Elmina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Elmina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Elmina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Elmina surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Elmina) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Elmina may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Elmina is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Elmina. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Elmina. Elmina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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