Elmina Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.07° N 1.38° W

Elmina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Elmina sea temperature is
24.9°C
0.2° 

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


Elmina surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, S swell with 692 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Elmina this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Elmina in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
1.2
S
6
1
S
7
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
1.2
S
11
1.4
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.5
S
12
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
314
169
127
114
115
89
230
188
188
235
168
367
526
617
563
556
660
670
556
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
25
SW
15
WSW
10
W
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:07PM1.19m
7:03AM1.27m
7:48PM1.08m
7:38AM1.16m
8:50PM0.99m
8:31AM1.08m
10:47PM0.96m
10:12AM1.04m
00:35AM1.03m
12:01PM1.08m
1:27AM1.15m
1:06PM1.18m
2:03AM1.29m
Low Tide
00:52AM0.50m
1:32PM0.41m
1:31AM0.60m
2:25PM0.49m
2:26AM0.70m
3:44PM0.55m
4:05AM0.76m
5:20PM0.54m
5:54AM0.74m
6:32PM0.47m
7:01AM0.66m
7:20PM0.38m
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6:04
6:04
6:02
6:02
6:01
6:01
6:00
 mm
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
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24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
24
24
Feels °C
27
28
27
25
26
26
24
25
27
25
26
26
25
25
26
25
25
26
24
25
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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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