
Surf Forecasts:
Fort Good Hope surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fort Good Hope over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat 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 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 14 | SSW 6 | S 13 | S 6 | S 16 | S 18 | S 9 | S 16 | S 16 |
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605 | 581 | 530 | 411 | 377 | 289 | 161 | 158 | 168 | 80 | 80 | 77 | 97 | 98 | 82 | 66 | 129 | 156 | 95 | 186 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:54PM1.44m | 2:02AM1.25m | 1:57PM1.48m | 3:00AM1.35m | 2:53PM1.52m | 3:52AM1.45m | 3:44PM1.54m | 4:41AM1.53m | 4:32PM1.53m | 5:27AM1.57m | 5:18PM1.49m | 6:11AM1.57m | 6:02PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:32PM0.15m | 7:37AM0.41m | 8:27PM0.06m | 8:39AM0.37m | 9:18PM-0.01m | 9:35AM0.33m | 10:06PM-0.05m | 10:27AM0.32m | 10:50PM-0.05m | 11:17AM0.34m | 11:32PM-0.00m | 12:05PM0.37m | 00:13AM0.08m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 10 |
605 | 581 | 530 | 411 | 377 | 289 | 161 | 158 | 168 | 80 | 44 | 42 | 97 | 97 | 82 | 51 | 129 | 98 | 93 | 99 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | S 12 | S 18 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | 27 | 18 | 43 | 50 | 87 | 72 | 45 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 25 | 66 | 66 | 156 | 95 | 186 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | S 19 | — | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 19 | S 21 | S 21 | S 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 7 | — | 44 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 74 | 12 | 41 | 15 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
80 | 67 | 37 | 71 | 16 | 35 | 60 | 83 | 101 | — | 80 | 77 | 67 | 98 | 67 | 64 | 52 | 105 | 8 | 2 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1146 | 201 | 201 | 14 | 716 | 2193 | 716 | 201 | 1146 | 201 | 2729 | 1454 | 1146 | 2729 | 716 | 1146 | 2729 | 201 | 0 | 2742 | 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.










