Niega surfForecast / Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 22 May 2026 GMT
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Niega surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Niega sea temperature is
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Niega this week:

The surf forecast for Niega over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Niega in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 23rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Fri
29
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
3
2
2
3
1
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
3
1
2
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
7
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
99
286
348
493
620
559
759
848
815
851
966
978
845
732
545
421
321
546
985
1216
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
E
5
SSW
5
N
10
SSE
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
NW
10
SSW
5
S
5
WNW
10
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
High Tide
9:27PM0.83m
10:52AM1.06m
10:52PM0.79m
11:56AM1.07m
00:18AM0.80m
12:49PM1.07m
1:28AM0.83m
1:33PM1.07m
2:22AM0.88m
2:11PM1.06m
3:05AM0.92m
2:46PM1.05m
3:42AM0.95m
3:19PM1.04m
Low Tide
3:52AM0.28m
5:25PM0.46m
4:57AM0.34m
6:34PM0.42m
6:01AM0.39m
7:28PM0.37m
7:00AM0.42m
8:10PM0.31m
7:52AM0.43m
8:46PM0.25m
8:38AM0.42m
9:18PM0.19m
9:19AM0.41m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:35
1
8
6
9
9
4
1
2
2
6
5
7
6
9
3
3
3
2
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
26
25
26
27
27
27
27
26
26
28
28
27
27
25
26
27
28
30
31
30
30
30
29
30
31
30
31
31
29
29
31
30
30
32
29
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
91
73
286
348
493
620
559
759
848
815
851
966
978
845
732
545
421
321
546
985
1216
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.2
S
21
0.4
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
12
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
23
79
47
36
32
90
125
119
119
206
149
125
128
142
155
34
125
245
114
169
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
12
0.1
S
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
51
99
21
46
25
25
19
66
30
35
4
161
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
7
1
S
6
1
S
5
1
S
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
118
69
58
73
193
156
136
132
117
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
4
4
Distance (km)
422
389
490
490
0
62
62
0
456
496
0
24
24
0
24
24
0
2729
389
0
490
Best forecast wave conditions in Ivory Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Côte d'Ivoire
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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Information about the Niega Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Niega provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Niega can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Niega 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 (Niega) 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 Niega 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Ivory Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Niega, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Ivory Coast, consider staying in San Pedro which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Ivory Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Sassandra which is 75 km (47 miles) away and Tabou, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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