Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, E swell with 856 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach.
Right from the get-go, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough run. We’ve got waves on the way, sure, but the conditions are gonna fight us every step of the way. For the first week and a half, the wind just won’t play nice, staying cross or cross-on from the east. That’s gonna leave the surface messy, lumpy, and chopped up. The swell energy is moderate to strong, hitting numbers like 126 and climbing to over 800 later on, but with that wind, the quality is shot. Even when we get a bump in size, like around the 7th to the 9th of September with chest-to-head-high sets (6ft to 8ft from the E), the period is short, around 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s gonna be weak and wonky.
There’s a real dry spell from the 11th to the 12th of September where the swell flatlines to zero. A total nothing burger. After that, the waves come back but it’s more of the same story – lumpy, cross-shore chop.
The standout window, and I’m being generous here, is around Thursday the 10th of September. The swell holds at near 6ft from the E with moderate energy (476), but that cross wind from the east at 19 mph is still going to chop it up. It’s not clean, but for a strong swimmer on a bigger board, there’s push to be had. However, for the average surfer, this whole 16-day window is a washout. The rip current risk will be real with the stronger wind and bigger sets, and for a beginner spot that’s already inconsistent and sometimes crowded, there’s nothing here that’s worth paddling out for. With the consistent onshore or cross energy, this setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Keep the board in the car and wait for a change. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so at least the wait won’t be cold.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 28°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
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 kJ | 48 | 48 | 47 | 39 | 26 | 39 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 91 | 126 | 123 | 107 | 263 | 155 | 294 | 310 | 381 | 797 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:55AM0.55m | 7:28PM0.73m | 9:25AM0.51m | 8:35PM0.70m | 11:24AM0.51m | 10:06PM0.69m | 12:48PM0.55m | 11:38PM0.72m | 1:37PM0.61m | 00:51AM0.77m | 2:16PM0.67m | 1:50AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:39AM0.16m | 1:02PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.17m | 2:01PM0.40m | 4:24AM0.17m | 3:43PM0.43m | 5:49AM0.15m | 5:30PM0.42m | 6:55AM0.12m | 6:46PM0.37m | 7:47AM0.10m | 7:43PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | 6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 9 | N 12 | ESE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 48 | 103 | 116 | 39 | 143 | 94 | 81 | 118 | 124 | 96 | 75 | 73 | 107 | 3 | 155 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 37 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | NE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 48 | 47 | 9 | 26 | 39 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | 16 | 16 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 8 | NE 11 | — | NE 15 |
| kJ | 2 | 11 | 9 | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | SE 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
| kJ | 43 | — | 4 | 151 | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 91 | 126 | 123 | 83 | 263 | 108 | 294 | 310 | 381 | 797 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 767 | 235 | 252 | 767 | 264 | 236 | 236 | 264 | 28 | 640 | 640 | 640 | 767 | 815 | 815 | 767 |
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