Elmina Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.07° N 1.38° W

Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Elmina sea temperature is
23.6°C
0.9° 

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


Elmina surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
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9
0.8
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9
0.8
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6
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
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8
0.8
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8
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
S
14
1.2
S
15
1.2
S
16
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
106
155
52
167
161
111
88
102
248
416
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627
706
610
508
405
290
276
212
146
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
2:57PM1.39m
3:43AM1.45m
3:32PM1.46m
4:12AM1.54m
4:06PM1.50m
4:41AM1.62m
4:40PM1.52m
5:10AM1.66m
5:16PM1.50m
5:41AM1.66m
5:53PM1.45m
6:15AM1.62m
6:34PM1.38m
Low Tide
9:10PM0.18m
9:28AM0.41m
9:42PM0.13m
10:03AM0.34m
10:13PM0.10m
10:38AM0.28m
10:45PM0.10m
11:13AM0.23m
11:17PM0.13m
11:50AM0.21m
11:52PM0.18m
12:30PM0.22m
00:30AM0.27m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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