
Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 551 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
Right, grab a coffee, this is a bit of a grim one for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, looking at what’s on offer, I’d be finding something else to do for a while. The data is showing a serious lack of anything rideable for the first few days, and even when the swell does show up, the conditions are just rubbish.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Sunday afternoon the 12th of July. We’ve got a 6ft, 8-second easterly swell pushing in, but it’s a messy cross-shore wind that’s going to chop it up. The combined energy is moderate at 346 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is just knackering it. That’s a no-go for me.
The wind just doesn’t let up. For the whole of the first week, it’s a solid 15 to 22 mph easterly breeze. Even when the swell builds to 6ft and 6ft on the 13th and 17th, the wind is either cross or cross-off, making it lumpy. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 82°, which is pretty average for the time of year, but you wouldn’t be enjoying it in that wind.
The one window that might raise an eyebrow for the more experienced among you is around the 18th and 19th of July. The swell bumps up to 7ft to 7ft on the Saturday and Sunday, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy climbs to 537 (moderate wave energy) on the Saturday morning. But here’s the catch: the wind is still cross-off on the 18th, making it look clean in the data, but it’s a fresh breeze at 19 to 22 mph. It’s not offshore, it’s cross-off, so it’s compromised. For a beginner, this is too big; over 8ft on the 24th is expert-only territory. The setup at Accra Beach - Rockley Beach is an exposed beach break, and with that much wind and swell, it’s going to be a battle. It looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The second week, from the 21st onward, it’s a repeat performance. Swell is there, from 5ft to 8ft, but the wind is a constant cross-shore, making it lumpy and poor. The 24th of July shows a 8ft swell from the ESE with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 1159 (strong wave energy), but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s not worth it.
There is no standout session here. The whole 16-day window is a write-off. The wind is the killer. It’s a consistent easterly trade, and it’s just too strong and too onshore to give us a clean wave at this break. The forecast is reliable for the first few days, so don’t hold your breath. The long-range stuff on the 24th is promising for energy, but the wind is the same old story. It’s a blank run, and for this area, it’s a fairly normal pattern when the trades are up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 15 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 13 | E 7 | E 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
0 | 0 | 0 | 346 | 0 | 377 | 377 | 371 | 4 | 320 | 320 | 7 | 239 | 3 | 261 | 230 | 271 | 378 | 352 | 458 | 537 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:51AM0.81m | 2:44PM0.62m | 1:50AM0.85m | 3:33PM0.65m | 2:46AM0.88m | 4:18PM0.68m | 3:39AM0.90m | 5:00PM0.70m | 4:31AM0.89m | 5:41PM0.72m | 5:22AM0.85m | 6:21PM0.73m | 6:13AM0.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.37m | 8:05AM0.01m | 7:43PM0.35m | 8:58AM-0.03m | 8:39PM0.33m | 9:48AM-0.04m | 9:32PM0.30m | 10:35AM-0.02m | 10:23PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.03m | 11:15PM0.27m | 12:02PM0.09m | 00:08AM0.27m | 12:42PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | |
6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | 6:28 | |
mm | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | N 8 | E 12 | N 9 | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | — | N 9 | N 9 | E 12 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
497 | 437 | 450 | 346 | 385 | 377 | 377 | 371 | 375 | 320 | 320 | 277 | 239 | 269 | 261 | 230 | 271 | 378 | 352 | 458 | 537 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 252 | 6 | 252 | 261 | 815 | 640 | 261 | 261 | 261 | 429 | 252 | 261 | 6 | 252 | 850 | 767 | 850 | 261 | 767 | 815 |
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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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