Dixcove Point
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- 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 kind of wave is Dixcove Point?
Dixcove Point is a point break in Western Region, Ghana, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Dixcove Point?
Dixcove Point picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Dixcove Point?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Dixcove Point, and anything from the W round to the N keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Dixcove Point?
Dixcove Point is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Dixcove Point?
The most reliable run of swell at Dixcove Point comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.
How cold is the water at Dixcove Point?
The water at Dixcove Point averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Dixcove Point good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.
How do I get to Dixcove Point?
The nearest airport on our list is ACC, then it's roughly a 4.5-hour drive. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.
What other surf spots are near Dixcove Point?
The closest breaks we track are Black Mamba (1.9 km), Busua (2.0 km) and Busua Beach (3.3 km), handy when Dixcove Point isn't working. We track 6 spots around Western Region in total. Fun fact: it's the second most southerly break we track in Ghana.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.
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