
Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 311 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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220 | 202 | 46 | 113 | 65 | 95 | 72 | 150 | 53 | 45 | 176 | 155 | 259 | 276 | 311 | 243 | 131 | 113 | 139 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:51AM0.78m | 4:51PM0.79m | 5:31AM0.71m | 5:20PM0.77m | 6:12AM0.64m | 5:50PM0.74m | 6:56AM0.56m | 6:22PM0.69m | 7:50AM0.50m | 6:58PM0.65m | 9:17AM0.46m | 7:50PM0.61m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:36PM0.13m | 10:47AM0.22m | 11:16PM0.12m | 11:16AM0.26m | 11:56PM0.13m | 11:43AM0.30m | 00:39AM0.16m | 12:09PM0.34m | 1:28AM0.19m | 12:35PM0.38m | 2:32AM0.23m | 1:09PM0.42m | 3:59AM0.25m | ||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | 3 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | N 13 | NNE 12 | ESE 8 | E 7 | NNE 11 |
30 | 38 | 186 | 58 | 65 | 95 | 72 | 14 | 53 | 85 | 55 | 52 | 35 | 28 | 14 | 30 | 34 | 113 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | N 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ESE 13 | ENE 8 | SE 12 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | N 9 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | N 10 | N 9 | NNE 12 | ESE 8 | N 8 |
34 | 5 | 46 | 46 | 30 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 7 | 45 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 28 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 11 | N 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 12 | SE 13 | NNE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | N 16 | N 8 | N 15 | N 13 | N 10 | — | N 8 | NNE 12 | — |
5 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 41 | 22 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 2 | — | 1 | 28 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 |
220 | 202 | — | 113 | 132 | 117 | 62 | 150 | 78 | — | 176 | 155 | 259 | 276 | 311 | 243 | 131 | — | 139 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 314 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 252 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 767 | 850 | 252 | 429 | 873 | 873 | 6 | 261 | 261 | 28 |
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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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