10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Mutrekti Point, Western Region, Ghana
Mutrekti Point is a quality right-hand point break west of Takoradi, offering long, workable walls when SW swells arrive. The wave is relatively uncrowded and offers a good alternative to the busier Busua area. The point setup means the wave is consistent and predictable once you learn the takeoff zone.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 51/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 34/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 167° is 43° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 211° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (167°), size (0.7m), or wind (13 km/h from 211°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 18° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.8m from ideal 1.8m.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 202° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Surfable but not special at Mutrekti Point. The 1.0m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 191° is 19° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 209° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Surfable but not special at Mutrekti Point. The 1.2m swell from 191° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 191° (S) at 13s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 185° is 25° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.2m), or wind (16 km/h from 222°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 185° (S) at 12s period
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 216° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (185°), size (1.0m), or wind (17 km/h from 216°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 185° (S) at 11s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 187° is 23° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 225° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (187°), size (1.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 225°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 187° (S) at 11s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 184° is 26° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Surfable but not special at Mutrekti Point. The 1.2m swell from 184° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 184° (S) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 180° is 30° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 246° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (180°), size (1.2m), or wind (14 km/h from 246°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 180° (S) at 12s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 174° is 36° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 1.3m is 0.4m from ideal 1.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 232° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (174°), size (1.3m), or wind (15 km/h from 232°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.3m (4.3ft) swell from 174° (S) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 166° is 44° off optimal 210°, barely within workable range 180°-250°.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.1m from ideal 1.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 280°-350°.
Poor conditions at Mutrekti Point. Either swell direction (166°), size (1.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 166° (SSE) at 13s period
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