University surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 15 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
29.7° 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. 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 Powerful12AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
1
S
13
0.9
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
S
13
0.8
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
1.3
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
336
315
775
551
1093
836
813
674
289
290
222
346
336
590
273
261
178
168
151
116
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:44PM1.71m
3:27AM1.48m
3:29PM1.72m
4:16AM1.52m
4:15PM1.69m
5:05AM1.52m
5:02PM1.62m
5:56AM1.49m
5:50PM1.53m
6:51AM1.45m
6:40PM1.41m
7:50AM1.40m
7:36PM1.29m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.01m
9:11AM0.23m
9:53PM-0.05m
10:00AM0.23m
10:38PM-0.06m
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
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
<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
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
2
2
7
2
2
10
4
2
2
1
5
5
7
13
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
27
26
30
29
29
31
30
29
30
30
30
31
31
29
31
31
29
30
29
29
31
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
1
S
13
0.9
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.5
S
16
1.4
S
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.3
S
13
1
S
10
0.8
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
187
336
315
775
551
1093
836
813
674
289
290
222
346
336
590
190
261
178
168
151
108
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
16
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.2
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
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
Energy kJ
174
66
109
154
242
284
376
371
103
55
26
134
149
198
228
273
181
139
131
93
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
20
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
15
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
31
48
28
7
61
28
228
187
207
65
45
27
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
7
1.3
S
7
1.3
S
6
1
S
10
1
S
9
1
S
9
0.8
SSW
5
1
S
9
1
S
8
0.9
S
9
1
S
9
1
S
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.3
S
6
Energy kJ
134
149
141
183
173
162
26
151
147
122
158
177
223
78
109
106
116
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
Distance (km)
634
1275
117
117
117
117
89
117
86
528
634
581
97
117
634
117
1071
117
53
2671
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana - Gold Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ghana
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
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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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