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Dixcove Point

Western Region, Ghana
👥Crowded

Dixcove Point breaks in front of a historic fort and fishing village, offering quality right-hand waves that are often less crowded than nearby Busua. The colonial-era Fort Metal Cross adds historical interest to the surf trip. The point handles more size than the beach breaks in the area.

10-Day Forecast
Today12
9
Poor
1.1m@9s
15km/h
Thu13
41
Poor
1.2m@12s
11km/h
Fri14
11
Poor
1.3m@11s
15km/h
Sat15
33
Poor
1.2m@13s
16km/h
Sun16
49
Fair
1.1m@13s
17km/h
Mon17
45
Fair
1.2m@12s
16km/h
Tue18
51
Fair
1.2m@13s
15km/h
Wed19
40
Poor
1.3m@11s
16km/h
Thu20
37
Poor
1.0m@10s
15km/h
Fri21
13
Poor
0.9m@8s
16km/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
1.1m
S(172°)
Score: 9/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
15km/h
SW(230°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
26°C
0.1mm96%
First light 5:34amSunrise 6:04amSunset 6:21pmLast light 6:51pm
Windswell0.1m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:34am–6:51pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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12g19
14g27
15g30
18g35
13g29
6g13
10g21
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11g25
9g16
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tidem
3:22am1.5m
9:21am0.3m
3:15pm1.5m
9:37pm0.0m
4:03am1.6m
10:03am0.3m
4:00pm1.5m
10:14pm0.0m
4:43am1.6m
10:45am0.3m
4:43pm1.5m
5:19am1.6m
11:22am0.3m
5:22pm1.4m
5:56am1.5m
11:58am0.3m
6:00pm1.3m
6:30am1.4m
12:39pm0.3m
6:40pm1.2m
7:02am1.3m
1:16pm0.4m
7:21pm1.0m
1:03am0.4m
7:43am1.1m
2:00pm0.4m
8:10pm0.9m
1:52am0.5m
8:20am1.1m
3:00pm0.5m
9:30pm0.8m
2:45am0.6m
9:18am1.0m
4:20pm0.5m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:22 am
High tide - 1.49m
9:21 am
Low tide - 0.34m
3:15 pm
High tide - 1.48m
9:37 pm
Low tide - 0.02m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

9
Poor
Components
Swell Direction7/25
Swell Size9/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score21/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-7
Adjusted Score9/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score9
🌊 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
NW (315°)
Offshore range
280° - 350°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Dixcove Point?

Dixcove Point works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Dixcove Point?

Offshore wind at Dixcove Point blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 280° to 350° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Dixcove Point?

Dixcove Point 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 Dixcove Point?

The main season at Dixcove Point is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.

How do I get to Dixcove Point?

Fly into ACC, then allow about 270 minutes by road. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.

What kind of wave is Dixcove Point?

Dixcove Point is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.

Getting There

Airport
ACC
Drive time
270 min
Data quality
verified

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