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
Today5
18
Poor
0.7m@9s
13km/h
Thu6
53
Fair
1.2m@13s
12km/h
Fri7
39
Poor
1.5m@11s
13km/h
Sat8
34
Poor
1.5m@12s
15km/h
Sun9
37
Poor
1.2m@13s
15km/h
Mon10
38
Poor
1.6m@10s
13km/h
Tue11
25
Poor
1.4m@10s
15km/h
Wed12
15
Poor
1.2m@10s
15km/h
Thu13
34
Poor
1.6m@10s
12km/h
Fri14
41
Poor
1.6m@14s
14km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 15 km/h · Tide at 7am (1.3m)
Swell
0.7m
SSW(198°)
Score: 3/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
13km/h
SW(234°)
Score: 4/25
Weather
26°C
0.1mm70%
First light 5:34amSunrise 6:04amSunset 6:23pmLast light 6:53pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:34am–6:53pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–2.0m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
7g13
11g26
14g33
17g39
13g33
8g16
10g24
14g33
14g35
14g31
6g14
10g25
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9g20
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tidem
1:12am0.3m
7:45am1.3m
2:16pm0.4m
8:12pm1.0m
1:56am0.4m
8:36am1.3m
3:30pm0.4m
9:30pm1.0m
3:12am0.5m
9:50am1.2m
4:40pm0.4m
4:47am0.6m
11:10am1.2m
6:12pm0.3m
12:45am1.0m
6:15am0.5m
12:30pm1.2m
7:13pm0.2m
1:46am1.2m
7:30am0.5m
1:35pm1.3m
8:10pm0.1m
2:38am1.3m
8:30am0.4m
2:30pm1.4m
8:54pm0.1m
3:22am1.4m
9:20am0.3m
3:18pm1.4m
9:34pm0.0m
4:03am1.5m
10:06am0.3m
4:01pm1.4m
10:15pm0.0m
4:46am1.5m
10:47am0.3m
4:46pm1.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:12 am
Low tide - 0.34m
7:45 am
High tide - 1.32m
2:16 pm
Low tide - 0.37m
8:12 pm
High tide - 1.03m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

18
Poor
Components
Swell Direction17/25
Swell Size3/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind4/25
Raw Score28/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
📉 Undersized Swell-10
🚫 Undersized Capmax 44
Adjusted Score18/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score18
🌊 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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