Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, E swell with 905 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Accra Beach - Rockley Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break this down in feet and freedom units.
For a hot minute, it’s lookin’ flat and messy. Accra Beach - Rockley Beach is the only game in town—a beginner-friendly, inconsistent beach break exposed to the south. Water temp’s about 84°, dead average for this time of year. The wind’s mostly cross or cross-onshore for days, and the swell is tiny—around 2ft to 3ft—with short, weak period around 8 seconds and wave energy barely over 70 (weak). That’s not surf, that’s a pond.
We get a real pulse on Monday the 24th of August. The morning shows 5ft swell from the east, with a long period of 14 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 942 (moderate to strong), and winds are cross-offshore, so it’ll be clean. But here’s the thing: a long period swell like that on a beach break tends to close out and run straight. It’s the best window, but tricky. The swell is too big for beginners, but could give an intermediate surfer some workable walls if the tide plays ball.
After that, it drops back into ankle-biters until we see another bump around Friday the 28th of August. The morning has 6ft from the east, but the period is only 8 seconds—windswell. There’s 30 km/h (19 mph) cross-offshore wind, and combined energy of 452 (moderate). Expect bumpy, disorganized lines. More of a kite session, really.
We get another spike on the 1st of September, with 6ft from the east in the morning, but again a weak 9-second period and energy of 549 (moderate). Winds are cross-shore, so it’ll be lumpy. Not worth a paddle out.
The tail end on the 2nd of September shows the afternoon looking cleaner, with 5ft east swell, 8-second period, and a cross-offshore wind that leaves it glassy. But the data still rates it marginal, and the energy is 319 (moderate). A last-ditch option.
Best on offer: That Monday the 24th of August morning. If you can dodge the closeouts, that groundswell could give you a few solid rides. Other than that, it’s a long dry spell.
Keep your eyes on the horizon,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
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66 | 66 | 60 | 36 | 65 | 50 | 45 | 61 | 49 | 78 | 55 | 38 | 53 | 50 | 58 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 905 | 37 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:18PM0.70m | 8:28AM0.52m | 7:58PM0.66m | 10:01AM0.46m | 8:53PM0.62m | 12:17PM0.46m | 10:11PM0.61m | 1:31PM0.49m | 11:36PM0.62m | 2:06PM0.52m | 00:41AM0.65m | 2:32PM0.57m | 1:30AM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM0.33m | 2:17AM0.23m | 1:32PM0.37m | 3:27AM0.24m | 2:14PM0.41m | 4:51AM0.24m | 3:35PM0.44m | 6:09AM0.22m | 5:22PM0.44m | 7:06AM0.19m | 6:36PM0.42m | 7:48AM0.16m | 7:27PM0.38m | ||||||||
5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 |
176 | 147 | 119 | 36 | 65 | 50 | 45 | 61 | 49 | 78 | 55 | 38 | 53 | 50 | 58 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 948 | 3948 | 1356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 8 | ESE 12 | N 8 | N 7 | SE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | N 9 | E 17 | E 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
19 | 9 | 60 | 35 | 34 | 39 | 37 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 24 | 905 | 37 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | SE 14 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 12 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 8 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — |
4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 37 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
66 | 66 | — | 116 | 130 | 195 | 426 | 375 | 292 | 222 | 215 | 215 | 198 | 197 | 355 | 319 | 337 | 494 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 187 | 6 | 6 | 640 | 767 | 850 | 252 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 850 | 252 | 767 | 767 | 640 | 6 |
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Information about the Accra Beach - Rockley Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Accra Beach - Rockley Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Accra Beach - Rockley Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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