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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.

Dixcove Point surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
17
Poor
1.1m@9s
18km/h
Mon21
25
Poor
1.3m@11s
18km/h
Tue22
15
Poor
1.2m@11s
15km/h
Wed23
19
Poor
1.1m@9s
13km/h
Thu24
30
Poor
1.0m@9s
11km/h
Fri25
6
Poor
0.8m@6s
12km/h
Sat26
1
Poor
0.5m@8s
14km/h
Sun27
4
Poor
0.6m@7s
14km/h
Mon28
1
Poor
0.9m@5s
15km/h
Tue29
0
Poor
0.0m@11s
16km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 16 km/h · PM 19 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.8m)
Swell
1.1m
SSE(163°)
Score: 13/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
18km/h
WSW(258°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
26°C
0.0mm96%
First light 5:27amSunrise 5:57amSunset 6:05pmLast light 6:35pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.5mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:27am–6:35pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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17g33
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21g41
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tidem
4:00am0.6m
10:00am0.8m
5:06pm0.3m
5:45am0.5m
11:50am0.8m
6:12pm0.3m
1:12am0.9m
6:50am0.5m
12:52pm0.9m
7:07pm0.2m
1:48am1.1m
7:30am0.4m
1:35pm1.0m
7:40pm0.1m
2:13am1.2m
8:08am0.3m
2:05pm1.1m
8:11pm0.1m
2:38am1.3m
8:42am0.2m
2:39pm1.2m
8:45pm0.1m
3:03am1.4m
9:15am0.1m
3:18pm1.3m
9:15pm0.1m
3:33am1.4m
9:51am0.0m
3:54pm1.3m
9:53pm0.1m
4:06am1.5m
10:23am0.0m
4:30pm1.3m
10:30pm0.1m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:00 am
Low tide - 0.57m
10:00 am
High tide - 0.79m
5:06 pm
Low tide - 0.34m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

17
Poor
Components
Swell Direction5/25
Swell Size13/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score23/100
Adjustments
Wind History-1
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score17/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score17
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

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 tide is best at Dixcove Point?

The Dixcove Point profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Dixcove Point?

The Dixcove Point profile uses wind from NW (315°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 280° to 350°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Dixcove Point?

The Dixcove Point scoring profile favors swell from SSW (180° to 250°), a swell-height range of 1m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

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?

The spot profile lists ACC as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 270 minutes. 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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