Accra Beach - Rockley Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on what's shaking at Accra Beach - Rockley Beach.

To be straight with you, this outlook is a tough one. For the next 16 days, from now through to the 28th of September, the surf is looking pretty average at best. There are no real standouts, just a long stretch of so-so conditions. The energy in the water is generally weak to moderate, with combined energy values mostly in the two-digit to low three-digit range, like 240 or 46. We're looking at a real blank run, which is more normal for this area when the swell windows aren't lining up.

Starting off now and into the weekend, it's all about that easterly wind, blowing at 18 to 19 mph. The swell is short-period stuff, around 7 seconds, which means it's weak and bumpy. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. For a beginner spot that's already inconsistent, you're not going to find much to ride. Most of the time, the wind is cross-shore, making for a lumpy, choppy mess. There's a slight improvement Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th with some cleaner conditions in the mornings as the wind goes cross-offshore, but the swell is still tiny, around 3 ft to 4 ft, and the period is short. It's surfable for a beginner on a longboard, but nothing to write home about.

Things don't really improve. Through the middle of the week, the wind stays up, and we get some cross-chop again. The swell hangs around 4 ft to 5 ft, but that easterly wind just messes it up. The crowd factor at Accra Beach can be an issue sometimes, but with these conditions, it's unlikely to be a problem because there's not much worth paddling out for. The wind stays in the 15 to 19 mph range, making it feel more like a windsurfing or kitesurfing day than a paddle-surfing one.

As we head into the last week of September, from the 23rd onwards, there's a bit more energy in the water, with combined energy hitting 368 on the 24th. But it's still short-period (7 to 8 seconds) and coming from the east with strong cross-shore winds at 19 mph. It's going to be lumpy and pretty average. The swell height gets up to 6 ft, which is manageable for a beginner if they're keen, but the wind and short period make it uninviting. The water temp stays average, and the anomaly is nothing to get excited about.

So, bottom line: don't get your hopes up. There's no one day that stands out as the best on offer. This is a stretch where you're better off waiting for a change in the forecast. If you absolutely have to get wet, the cleanest conditions might be on the 14th and 15th in the mornings, but it's still marginal. Otherwise, this stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. That's the reality of it. I'll be back if anything changes.

Rusty.

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