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Katakor surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Katakor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Katakor sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Katakor this week:
The surf forecast for Katakor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Katakor in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Katakor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | |
596 | 336 | 331 | 568 | 417 | 405 | 290 | 277 | 269 | 195 | 195 | 142 | 156 | 129 | 98 | 81 | 74 | 85 | 418 | 376 | 457 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 5:11AM1.36m | 5:05PM1.44m | 6:02AM1.34m | 5:53PM1.35m | 6:56AM1.30m | 6:44PM1.25m | 7:56AM1.26m | 7:39PM1.14m | 9:01AM1.23m | 8:44PM1.05m | 10:09AM1.23m | 10:01PM0.98m | 11:13AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:45PM-0.06m | 10:57AM0.27m | 11:31PM-0.03m | 11:49AM0.33m | 00:20AM0.03m | 12:46PM0.42m | 1:11AM0.12m | 1:51PM0.51m | 2:07AM0.22m | 3:06PM0.57m | 3:09AM0.31m | 4:28PM0.58m | 4:13AM0.38m | 5:42PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 |
1 | 9 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 6 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 34 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 596 | 336 | 331 | 568 | 140 | 405 | 290 | 163 | 269 | 195 | 195 | 142 | 145 | 113 | 98 | 80 | 61 | 49 | 418 | 376 | 457 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | — | 69 | 50 | 66 | 417 | 124 | 155 | 277 | 64 | 126 | 44 | 110 | 72 | 129 | 94 | 81 | 53 | 47 | 47 | 42 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 13 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 51 | 55 | 83 | 26 | 26 | 150 | 136 | 47 | 85 | 42 | 28 | 46 | 62 | 59 | 74 | 85 | 47 | 30 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | S 8 | S 7 | W 4 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 161 | 156 | 3 | 131 | 163 | 151 | 126 | 156 | — | — | 5 | — | 67 | 77 | 77 | 160 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 398 | 23 | 23 | 154 | 540 | 540 | 23 | 540 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 986 | 23 | 23 | 2606 |
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Information about the Katakor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Katakor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Katakor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Katakor 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 (Katakor) 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 Katakor 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.
Katakor is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Axim. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Axim. Axim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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