Accra Beach - Rockley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening in the water.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is looking pretty grim for a paddle. The swell is coming in from the East, mostly short-period windswell around 7 seconds, and the wind is a constant problem. It’s a tough run for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach. Water temp is sitting at 83°, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won't be needing a steamer.

We start with nothing really on offer for the first couple of days. By Tuesday, July 14th, there’s some 5ft swell from the East, but with a stiff 19 mph ENE cross-offshore, it’s just messy. The combined energy is weak (250). Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off – tiny swell, cross winds, and a lumpy chop. Friday, July 17th, sees a bit more size, 6ft, but the wind is howling at 22 mph, and the period is still a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate (324), but the quality is just not there.

Now, Saturday, July 18th, morning is the first time we see something that might get a local’s heart beating. Swell bumps up to 7ft from the East, period stretches to 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. The energy jumps to a moderate 581. That’s a fair bit of water moving. But here’s the catch – that 7ft is pushing into the expert zone, and this is a beach break. It’s also an inconsistent break, so you’ll be waiting. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have it to yourself on a weekday. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but don’t expect perfection.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. From Sunday, July 19th, all the way through to Monday, July 27th, the forecast is just wall-to-wall poor conditions. The swell hangs around the 5ft to 6ft mark, but the wind stays onshore or cross-shore, creating a lumpy, chopped-up mess. The period never gets above 8 seconds, so it’s all windswell. There’s a gap of about 8 days where I wouldn’t even bother paddling out.

Toward the very end, on Monday, July 27th afternoon, we get a tiny flicker. Swell hits 7ft from the East, period 8 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is a solid 504 (moderate). It’s marginal, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window. By Tuesday, July 28th, it’s back to the same old story.

Honestly, this is a tough outlook. The one standout is the morning of Saturday, July 18th, with the 7ft East swell and the cross-off breeze. If you’re an expert who doesn’t mind a bit of inconsistency and a crowd, that’s your best shot. For everyone else, leave the board in the car and go for a swim.

Rusty.

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