
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Good Hope surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, S swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fort Good Hope this week:
The surf forecast for Fort Good Hope over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fort Good Hope in the next 16 days are 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Good Hope over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 15 |
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224 | 209 | 142 | 192 | 146 | 128 | 59 | 74 | 108 | 44 | 89 | 58 | 104 | 72 | 86 | 63 | 58 | 62 | 39 | 72 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:47PM1.32m | 7:35AM1.48m | 7:33PM1.21m | 8:16AM1.40m | 8:23PM1.10m | 8:58AM1.31m | 9:24PM1.01m | 9:46AM1.22m | 10:44PM0.96m | 10:45AM1.16m | 00:11AM0.96m | 11:53AM1.14m | 1:22AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.41m | 00:53AM0.19m | 1:40PM0.46m | 1:33AM0.31m | 2:30PM0.49m | 2:15AM0.44m | 3:25PM0.51m | 3:04AM0.55m | 4:27PM0.51m | 4:05AM0.62m | 5:34PM0.49m | 5:20AM0.66m | 6:37PM0.43m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 5 | S 10 | SSW 9 |
108 | 82 | 122 | 113 | 146 | 88 | 36 | 74 | 57 | 20 | 89 | 58 | 104 | 72 | 86 | 50 | 58 | 62 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SSW 10 | SE 14 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 15 |
224 | 209 | 142 | 192 | 96 | 128 | 59 | 24 | 108 | 44 | 20 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 58 | 42 | 6 | 30 | 72 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 11 | SSE 16 | — | SSW 15 | — | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 14 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
92 | 12 | 50 | — | 43 | — | 54 | 35 | 44 | 37 | 10 | 23 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 63 | 15 | 15 | 39 | 12 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | — | — | S 8 | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 |
— | 8 | — | — | 113 | 24 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 26 | 36 | — | 49 | 34 | — | 28 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1146 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 0 | 201 | 201 | 1146 | 2729 | 1146 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 201 | 0 | 201 | 201 |
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Information about the Fort Good Hope Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Fort Good Hope provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Fort Good Hope can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fort Good Hope 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 (Fort Good Hope) 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 Fort Good Hope 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.
Fort Good Hope is 14 km (9 miles) from Winneba. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Winneba. Winneba has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










