Takoradi Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Ghana – Gold Coast)

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Takoradi Surf Guide

Takoradi on the Gold Coast is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no beach break and there is a right hand reef break as well.. Rarely crowded here. Rocks are a hazard.

Takoradi Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	fairly consistent	27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Takoradi:

The best conditions reported for surf at Takoradi occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

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What's the best time of year to surf Takoradi (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Takoradi with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 28% of the time in November while 72% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

28%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

72%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Takoradi Location Map

Interactive Takoradi surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Takoradi is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, which is 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Takoradi is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC), also in Ghana, 193 km (120 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Takoradi Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 10:34 Local Time

m, °C	Tue	Wednesday 18
ft, °F	9PM	0AM	3AM	6AM
Wave (m)	SSW	S	S	SSW
Period (s)	12	18	18	17
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross

Tides at Takoradi

Current tide and informaton

For Takoradi, Ghana, 1 km from Takoradi.

Next High Water: 09:15pm | 1.17m

Next Low Water: 03:27pm | 0.58m

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Takoradi Sea Temperature

Very warm air temperatures and very warm water(27.9 °C) too at Takoradi, warm enough for wearing board shorts and a rash vest in the surf. Cloudy, but feeling very pleasant in and out of the water.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite