University Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.12° N 1.21° W

University Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's University sea temperature is
23.2° C
1.2° 

University surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


University surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, S swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for University this week:

The surf forecast for University over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at University in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM. 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+) 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
11
1.3
S
11
0.6
S
14
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
9
1
S
9
0.6
S
15
0.8
S
13
1.2
S
13
0.7
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
12
1
S
11
1
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
149
382
132
279
256
153
155
222
495
153
333
282
236
217
229
235
394
403
410
470
410
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
15
W
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:35AM1.34m
00:59AM1.18m
12:56PM1.38m
2:08AM1.31m
2:02PM1.45m
3:03AM1.45m
2:56PM1.52m
3:49AM1.57m
3:44PM1.56m
4:32AM1.66m
4:28PM1.57m
5:11AM1.70m
5:09PM1.54m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.31m
6:34AM0.54m
7:30PM0.21m
7:47AM0.47m
8:26PM0.11m
8:47AM0.40m
9:14PM0.03m
9:38AM0.33m
9:57PM-0.01m
10:24AM0.29m
10:36PM-0.01m
11:06AM0.28m
11:13PM0.04m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:17
6:17
6:17
 mm
Temp °C
24
24
23
23
23
23
25
24
23
25
24
23
25
25
24
25
25
23
25
25
24
Feels °C
25
24
24
24
23
24
26
25
24
26
24
23
25
25
25
26
26
24
26
25
25
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for University:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our University surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

University is 5 km (3 miles) from Cape Coast. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cape Coast. Cape Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

Nearest locationNearest