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University surfForecast / Gold Coast / Ghana
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for University over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 16 | S 15 | |
281 | 204 | 186 | 183 | 157 | 242 | 225 | 273 | 187 | 407 | 753 | 668 | 551 | 954 | 339 | 713 | 704 | 289 | 280 | 248 | 357 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 00:50AM1.24m | 1:14PM1.56m | 1:47AM1.33m | 1:59PM1.65m | 2:38AM1.41m | 2:44PM1.71m | 3:27AM1.48m | 3:29PM1.72m | 4:16AM1.52m | 4:15PM1.69m | 5:05AM1.52m | 5:02PM1.62m | 5:56AM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.42m | 6:42AM0.36m | 7:38PM0.27m | 7:33AM0.30m | 8:24PM0.12m | 8:23AM0.25m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 |
 | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | 6:12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 9 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | S 15 |
 kJ | 281 | 168 | 123 | 150 | 157 | 242 | 225 | 273 | 187 | 407 | 753 | 668 | 242 | 954 | 339 | 713 | 704 | 289 | 280 | 96 | 357 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 21 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 20 | S 9 | S 13 | S 9 |
| kJ | 158 | 67 | 66 | 47 | 75 | 55 | 9 | 82 | 174 | 66 | 109 | 154 | 291 | 357 | 288 | 371 | 78 | 7 | 73 | 158 | 127 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 19 | S 16 | S 19 | S 15 | — | S 21 | SSE 8 | S 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 36 | 66 | 5 | 30 | 112 | — | 9 | 7 | 31 | 66 | — | — | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | 26 | 248 | 149 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | — | — | S 13 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SW 4 | S 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 204 | 186 | 183 | — | 156 | 167 | 135 | 150 | 100 | — | — | 551 | — | 160 | 168 | 28 | 122 | 20 | 13 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 117 | 1337 | 3020 | 1071 | 1257 | 117 | 84 | 117 | 581 | 97 | 634 | 53 | 551 | 2670 | 117 |
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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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