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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
Today5
4
Poor
0.6m@7s
14km/h
Thu6
18
Poor
0.9m@10s
13km/h
Fri7
18
Poor
1.2m@8s
13km/h
Sat8
19
Poor
1.1m@10s
16km/h
Sun9
18
Poor
1.0m@11s
16km/h
Mon10
28
Poor
1.1m@10s
14km/h
Tue11
9
Poor
1.0m@9s
15km/h
Wed12
4
Poor
0.9m@9s
15km/h
Thu13
24
Poor
1.1m@10s
13km/h
Fri14
10
Poor
1.2m@10s
15km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Tide at 7am (1.4m)
Swell
0.6m
SSE(167°)
Score: 2/25
Period
7s
Short period / windswell
Score: 2/25
Wind
14km/h
SW(232°)
Score: 5/25
Weather
26°C
0.1mm68%
First light 5:34amSunrise 6:04amSunset 6:23pmLast light 6:53pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:34am–6:53pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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6g12
12g25
15g31
18g36
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8g14
11g23
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tidem
1:12am0.3m
7:45am1.4m
2:13pm0.4m
8:15pm1.1m
1:56am0.4m
8:36am1.3m
3:22pm0.4m
9:22pm1.0m
3:15am0.5m
9:45am1.2m
4:47pm0.4m
4:47am0.6m
11:10am1.2m
6:10pm0.3m
12:43am1.1m
6:15am0.6m
12:35pm1.3m
7:10pm0.2m
1:46am1.2m
7:30am0.5m
1:34pm1.3m
8:06pm0.1m
2:34am1.3m
8:25am0.4m
2:30pm1.4m
8:54pm0.1m
3:22am1.5m
9:17am0.3m
3:15pm1.4m
9:37pm0.0m
4:03am1.5m
10:03am0.3m
4:01pm1.4m
10:15pm0.0m
4:45am1.6m
10:45am0.3m
4:45pm1.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:12 am
Low tide - 0.35m
7:45 am
High tide - 1.35m
2:13 pm
Low tide - 0.38m
8:15 pm
High tide - 1.05m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

4
Poor
Components
Swell Direction6/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period2/25
Wind5/25
Raw Score15/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
📉 Undersized Swell-11
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score4/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score4
🌊 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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