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Niega surfForecast / Ivory Coast / Côte d'Ivoire
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.6° 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 Friday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 22nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Niega over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wed 27 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
222 | 176 | 212 | 180 | 153 | 157 | 135 | 104 | 286 | 348 | 493 | 525 | 559 | 759 | 848 | 826 | 851 | 966 | 978 | 742 | 687 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:35AM1.09m | 8:17PM0.91m | 9:42AM1.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:53AM0.11m | 2:49PM0.43m | 2:50AM0.19m | 4:06PM0.47m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — |
 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 |
9 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 167 | 154 | 164 | 157 | 94 | 125 | 91 | 47 | 286 | 62 | 493 | 525 | 559 | 759 | 848 | 826 | 851 | 966 | 978 | 742 | 687 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 222 | 131 | 78 | 72 | 47 | 31 | 23 | 99 | 47 | 348 | 132 | 25 | 19 | 119 | 249 | 249 | 122 | 153 | 149 | 170 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | — | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 128 | 8 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 43 | 51 | 97 | 21 | 52 | 25 | 15 | 28 | 66 | 34 | — | 29 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 176 | 212 | 180 | 153 | 157 | 135 | 104 | 81 | — | — | 122 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 490 | 496 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 490 | 0 | 769 | 389 | 74 | 490 | 24 | 490 | 490 | 87 | 0 | 490 | 0 | 0 | 496 |
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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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