Beach
both
Level 5/10

Cape Three Points

Western Region, Ghana
🏝️Remote🚶Difficult access

Cape Three Points is Ghana's southernmost point, where the coastline juts into the Atlantic and picks up swells from multiple directions. The beach break here is remarkably consistent, with SW swells wrapping around the cape to create fun, workable waves. The backdrop of rainforest-covered cliffs makes it one of the most scenic surf spots in West Africa.

10-Day Forecast
Today12
23
Poor
1.5m@9s
14km/h
Thu13
55
Fair
1.7m@13s
10km/h
Fri14
46
Fair
1.9m@14s
14km/h
Sat15
43
Poor
1.6m@14s
15km/h
Sun16
58
Fair
1.7m@13s
17km/h
Mon17
60
Fair
1.8m@13s
15km/h
Tue18
63
Fair
1.8m@14s
15km/h
Wed19
51
Fair
1.8m@12s
16km/h
Thu20
48
Fair
1.5m@12s
14km/h
Fri21
29
Poor
1.2m@11s
15km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 15 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.3m)
Swell
1.5m
S(177°)
Score: 13/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
14km/h
SW(232°)
Score: 3/25
Weather
26°C
0.1mm95%
First light 5:34amSunrise 6:04amSunset 6:21pmLast light 6:51pm
Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:34am–6:51pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m
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3m1.5
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windkm/h
12g22
14g31
14g33
17g37
12g32
7g16
9g22
11g28
13g29
10g26
10g19
12g28
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tidem
3:22am1.4m
9:21am0.3m
3:18pm1.4m
9:37pm0.0m
4:04am1.5m
10:03am0.3m
4:01pm1.4m
10:13pm0.0m
4:44am1.5m
10:46am0.3m
4:44pm1.4m
5:19am1.5m
11:25am0.3m
5:22pm1.3m
5:58am1.4m
12:00pm0.3m
6:02pm1.2m
6:30am1.4m
12:35pm0.3m
6:40pm1.1m
12:35am0.3m
7:03am1.2m
1:18pm0.4m
7:21pm1.0m
1:07am0.4m
7:38am1.1m
2:00pm0.4m
8:10pm0.9m
1:47am0.5m
8:18am1.0m
3:00pm0.4m
9:30pm0.8m
2:45am0.6m
9:18am0.9m
4:18pm0.5m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:22 am
High tide - 1.45m
9:21 am
Low tide - 0.32m
3:18 pm
High tide - 1.43m
9:37 pm
Low tide - 0.00m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

23
Poor
Components
Swell Direction8/25
Swell Size13/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind3/25
Raw Score28/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score23/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score23
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
180° - 250°
Size range
1m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
Height multiplier
0.92×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 2m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Cape Three Points?

Cape Three Points works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Cape Three Points?

Offshore wind at Cape Three Points blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Cape Three Points?

Cape Three Points wants SSW swell (180° to 250°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Cape Three Points?

The main season at Cape Three Points is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.

How do I get to Cape Three Points?

Fly into ACC, then allow about 300 minutes by road. Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.

What kind of wave is Cape Three Points?

Cape Three Points is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.

Getting There

Airport
ACC
Drive time
300 min
Data quality
verified

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