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Level 5/10

Gomoa Fetteh

Central Region, Ghana
🌀Strong rips

Gomoa Fetteh is a right point break closer to Accra that can produce incredibly long rides when conditions align. On big SW swells, the wave has been known to peel for up to 3 kilometers, making it potentially one of the longest waves in Africa. The setup is still relatively unknown but has attracted attention from traveling surfers.

Gomoa Fetteh surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
30
Poor
1.4m@10s
16km/h
Mon21
35
Poor
1.9m@12s
17km/h
Tue22
41
Poor
1.8m@12s
17km/h
Wed23
40
Poor
1.6m@12s
15km/h
Thu24
38
Poor
1.3m@11s
12km/h
Fri25
28
Poor
1.0m@11s
13km/h
Sat26
0
Poor
0.7m@10s
15km/h
Sun27
4
Poor
0.7m@9s
14km/h
Mon28
48
Fair
1.0m@15s
14km/h
Tue29
8
Poor
0.8m@10s
15km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 18 km/h · Tide at 10am (0.9m)
Swell
1.4m
S(175°)
Score: 21/25
Period
10s
Medium period swell
Score: 6/25
Wind
16km/h
WSW(246°)
Score: 1/25
Weather
27°C
0.2mm77%
First light 5:21amSunrise 5:51amSunset 5:59pmLast light 6:29pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:21am–6:29pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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17g33
11g28
19g37
18g38
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16g30
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12g22
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tidem
3:45am0.6m
10:00am0.9m
5:00pm0.4m
5:30am0.6m
11:30am1.0m
6:04pm0.3m
12:55am1.0m
6:38am0.5m
12:37pm1.1m
6:54pm0.3m
1:35am1.2m
7:18am0.4m
1:19pm1.2m
7:30pm0.2m
2:02am1.3m
7:55am0.3m
1:55pm1.2m
8:02pm0.1m
2:26am1.4m
8:26am0.2m
2:30pm1.3m
8:33pm0.1m
2:54am1.5m
9:03am0.1m
3:05pm1.4m
9:07pm0.1m
3:23am1.6m
9:36am0.0m
3:44pm1.4m
9:40pm0.1m
3:57am1.6m
10:12am0.0m
4:20pm1.4m
10:16pm0.1m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:45 am
Low tide - 0.64m
10:00 am
High tide - 0.90m
5:00 pm
Low tide - 0.43m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

30
Poor
Components
Swell Direction8/25
Swell Size21/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind1/25
Raw Score36/100
Adjustments
Wind History-1
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
Adjusted Score30/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score30
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (210°)
Direction range
180° - 250°
Size range
1m - 2m
Ideal size
1.5m - 1.8m
Height multiplier
0.97×
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: Can break for 3km when pumping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Gomoa Fetteh?

The Gomoa Fetteh 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 Gomoa Fetteh?

The Gomoa Fetteh 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 Gomoa Fetteh?

The Gomoa Fetteh scoring profile favors swell from SSW (180° to 250°), a swell-height range of 1m to 2m, 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 Gomoa Fetteh?

The main season at Gomoa Fetteh is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Can break for 3km when pumping.

How do I get to Gomoa Fetteh?

The spot profile lists ACC as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 90 minutes. Can break for 3km when pumping.

What kind of wave is Gomoa Fetteh?

Gomoa Fetteh is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

Secondary: Mar, Nov

SW swell season. Can break for 3km when pumping.

Getting There

Airport
ACC
Drive time
90 min
Data quality
verified

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