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Takoradi surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 15 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Takoradi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Takoradi sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Takoradi this week:
The surf forecast for Takoradi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Takoradi in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Takoradi over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | |
350 | 394 | 600 | 555 | 1102 | 845 | 862 | 826 | 312 | 249 | 201 | 485 | 400 | 367 | 261 | 265 | 244 | 195 | 145 | 149 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 3:20AM1.46m | 3:20PM1.67m | 4:08AM1.50m | 4:05PM1.66m | 4:58AM1.51m | 4:51PM1.60m | 5:49AM1.49m | 5:39PM1.52m | 6:44AM1.45m | 6:30PM1.41m | 7:43AM1.41m | 7:28PM1.30m | 8:48AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.15m | 9:06AM0.36m | 9:46PM0.10m | 9:53AM0.37m | 10:30PM0.08m | 10:41AM0.41m | 11:16PM0.10m | 11:32AM0.48m | 00:03AM0.16m | 12:27PM0.55m | 00:54AM0.24m | 1:30PM0.63m | 1:50AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | 6:14 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 38 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 32 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 350 | 394 | 600 | 357 | 1102 | 845 | 862 | 413 | 312 | 249 | 192 | 485 | 400 | 367 | 257 | 265 | 198 | 195 | 145 | 142 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | — | S 11 | S 8 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 66 | 180 | 280 | 291 | — | 437 | 431 | — | 10 | 68 | 201 | 134 | 76 | 103 | 150 | 138 | 125 | 86 | 76 | 72 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SSW 17 | S 17 | SW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 21 | S 21 | S 9 | SSW 19 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 92 | 94 | 149 | 129 | 159 | 261 | — | 9 | 9 | 40 | 37 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | SSW 14 | S 8 | SW 4 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 153 | 124 | — | 555 | 480 | — | — | 826 | 144 | 20 | 137 | 118 | 22 | 16 | 220 | 210 | 244 | 132 | 113 | 149 | 148 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3027 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 573 | 573 | 54 | 20 | 0 | 36 | 1286 | 54 | 521 | 2629 | 54 | 54 | 2910 | 16 | 54 |
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Information about the Takoradi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Takoradi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Takoradi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Takoradi 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 (Takoradi) 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 Takoradi 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.
Takoradi is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Takoradi. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Takoradi. Takoradi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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