Katakor surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 GMT
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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
29.6° 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 Friday (May 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Katakor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
S
9
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.2
S
6
1
S
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
417
405
316
277
269
287
195
142
181
136
116
102
66
85
418
372
457
429
620
679
715
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
S
0
W
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
15
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
11:23PM0.97m
12:08PM1.25m
00:35AM0.99m
Low Tide
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
5:17AM0.43m
6:40PM0.47m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
2
1
2
3
7
3
21
32
1
1
5
2
3
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
25
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
32
30
30
31
30
30
29
30
29
29
30
29
30
28
29
29
29
29
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
1
S
6
0.5
S
10
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
S
9
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
417
405
316
277
269
195
195
142
145
129
94
81
66
49
418
129
457
429
620
679
715
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
68
124
157
196
136
126
85
77
72
46
62
59
50
47
47
372
101
99
90
108
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.7
S
14
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
Energy kJ
6
26
26
200
8
9
42
28
28
30
60
57
85
17
30
27
29
40
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
8
1.3
S
9
1.3
S
9
1.4
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.5
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
S
8
Energy kJ
140
137
159
262
287
157
119
181
136
116
102
69
80
124
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
14
2606
23
23
2606
23
23
23
23
0
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana - Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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