Western, Ghana
Gulf of Guinea4.81°N, 1.93°WStation GH-WES-BUS

Busua Beach Sea Water Temperature

A tropical beach on the Gulf of Guinea, warmest around May at about 28.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Busua Beach water temperature

24.5
76.1°FWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)

Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Guinea4.81°N, 1.93°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
26°C
78.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
24.5°C
76.1°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
ThuOct 1
24.8°C
76.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
FriOct 2
24.9°C
76.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
SatOct 3
24.8°C
76.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Warm
SunOct 4
24.5°C
76.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Warm
MonOct 5
24.2°C
75.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Warm
TueOct 6
24.1°C
75.4°F
Waves: 1m
Warm
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Busua Beach.
Confidence: High

Busua Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Busua Beach occurs inJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December — peaking at28.8°C (83.8°F) in May.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
28
Jan
28
Feb
28
Mar
29
Apr
29
May
27
Jun
25
Jul
24
Aug
Current
25
Sep
27
Oct
28
Nov
28
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January25.6°C27.5°C29.3°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
February26.6°C27.9°C29.4°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
March26.9°C28.3°C29.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
April26°C28.5°C29.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
May27.2°C28.8°C29.9°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
June25.2°C27°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
July23.1°C24.9°C26°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
August22.3°C23.8°C25.3°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent22.6°C24.5°C26.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
October23.5°C26.8°C29°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November27.3°C28.4°C29.3°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
December26.7°C28.2°C29.4°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Swimming FAQs for Busua Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Busua Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Busua Beach this time of year is 24.5°C (76.1°F) — classified as Warm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C). Ideal swimming conditions. Feels soothing and warm, perfect for hours in the water without getting cold. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Busua Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Busua Beach typically occur duringJanuary, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Busua Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Busua Beach average around24.5°C (76.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 22.6°C and a maximum of 26.1°C.

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