University surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 May 2026 GMT
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University surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's University sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for University this week:

The most powerful waves expected at University in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 3PM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
13
1.5
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
S
7
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
1.1
S
10
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
755
222
346
336
299
273
207
178
168
153
109
104
98
76
69
252
307
290
417
401
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:02PM1.62m
5:56AM1.49m
5:50PM1.53m
6:51AM1.45m
6:40PM1.41m
7:50AM1.40m
7:36PM1.29m
8:54AM1.37m
8:40PM1.19m
10:02AM1.35m
9:56PM1.12m
11:07AM1.37m
11:17PM1.10m
Low Tide
10:49AM0.27m
11:24PM-0.03m
11:41AM0.35m
00:13AM0.04m
12:36PM0.44m
1:04AM0.14m
1:38PM0.54m
2:00AM0.24m
2:52PM0.62m
3:01AM0.34m
4:13PM0.64m
4:06AM0.42m
5:29PM0.60m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
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6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6
1
3
7
7
1
1
7
3
3
4
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
29
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
30
28
28
31
29
29
30
29
27
30
29
27
30
29
29
31
29
29
30
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
S
10
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.1
S
6
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
S
18
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
Energy kJ
289
26
222
346
336
299
266
204
178
168
153
108
94
98
62
52
40
307
136
417
401
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
SE
19
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
S
17
0.3
SSW
11
0.8
S
9
Energy kJ
7
14
51
149
198
172
273
181
139
131
93
83
104
73
72
69
45
40
290
22
108
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
19
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
S
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
20
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
7
27
134
149
183
172
187
207
71
44
28
26
82
24
54
46
67
3
23
14
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
13
1
SSW
5
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
1.1
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
6
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1
S
6
1
S
6
0.9
S
6
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
9
Energy kJ
101
755
42
119
154
130
158
150
132
128
109
79
76
59
252
233
137
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
354
1337
117
53
117
117
117
289
581
117
117
117
117
1071
1071
53
117
117
117
1071
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana - Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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Information about the University Surf forecast

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

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