
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Good Hope surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSW 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 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Good Hope over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
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55 | 74 | 68 | 88 | 86 | 76 | 72 | 82 | 115 | 68 | 68 | 134 | 170 | 123 | 101 | 178 | 144 | 146 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:14AM1.07m | 1:48PM1.21m | 2:55AM1.15m | 2:31PM1.27m | 3:31AM1.23m | 3:09PM1.33m | 4:04AM1.31m | 3:43PM1.38m | 4:36AM1.38m | 4:17PM1.41m | 5:06AM1.44m | 4:50PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:32AM0.60m | 8:16PM0.29m | 8:20AM0.55m | 8:55PM0.22m | 9:01AM0.50m | 9:30PM0.16m | 9:40AM0.46m | 10:03PM0.12m | 10:16AM0.43m | 10:34PM0.10m | 10:52AM0.41m | 11:05PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 7 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 18 | S 17 | SSE 6 | S 14 | S 14 | S 6 |
45 | 74 | 46 | 45 | 86 | 42 | 28 | 60 | 65 | 55 | 33 | 44 | 39 | 96 | 95 | 25 | 144 | 146 | 40 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | SSE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 9 | S 19 | S 11 | S 14 | S 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 14 |
55 | 51 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 37 | 64 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 25 | 29 | 22 | 66 | 178 | 41 | 35 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | — | — | S 21 | S 21 | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | — |
8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 37 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 47 | 20 | 9 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | — | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — |
6 | — | 68 | 88 | 42 | 76 | 72 | 82 | 115 | 68 | 68 | 134 | 170 | 123 | 101 | 43 | 47 | 66 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 201 | 2131 | 201 | 0 | 2125 | 2106 | 608 | 2729 | 2218 | 716 | 3376 | 2106 | 716 | 3376 | 201 | 201 | 2741 | 716 |
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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.










