Katakor Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ghana – Gold Coast)

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Katakor Surf Guide

Katakor in Ghana - Gold Coast is an exposed reef break that has pretty consitent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. Crowds are never a problem here. Watch out for Urchins.

Katakor Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	29.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Katakor:

The best conditions reported for surf at Katakor occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Katakor (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Katakor with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 15% of the time in January while 85% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

15%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

85%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Katakor Location Map

Interactive Katakor surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Katakor is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 34 km (21 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Katakor is Abidjan Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Ivory Coast, 216 km (134 miles) away.

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Katakor Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 21:24 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (m)	S	S	SSE	S
Period (s)	9	9	9	9
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Katakor

Current tide and informaton

For Akwaadi, 5 km from Katakor.

Next High Water: 06:46am | 1.09m

Next Low Water: 12:16am | 0.22m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Katakor Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.3 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Katakor won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 29.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite