Elmina Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.07° N 1.38° W

Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elmina sea temperature is
24.5° C
0.7° 

Elmina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Elmina surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, S swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S swell.

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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Elmina over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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Rating
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1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.8
S
13
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
248
347
338
324
257
253
222
168
158
146
101
89
88
184
110
206
98
98
137
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:02AM1.60m
6:56PM1.37m
7:43AM1.53m
7:41PM1.26m
8:23AM1.45m
8:30PM1.15m
9:04AM1.35m
9:28PM1.06m
9:50AM1.26m
10:45PM1.00m
10:48AM1.20m
00:15AM0.99m
Low Tide
00:22AM0.09m
1:01PM0.42m
1:01AM0.20m
1:48PM0.47m
1:40AM0.33m
2:36PM0.51m
2:22AM0.45m
3:29PM0.53m
3:10AM0.56m
4:30PM0.53m
4:10AM0.64m
5:36PM0.51m
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6:22
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Temp °C
25
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
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Feels °C
27
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26
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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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