Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 215 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. I've had a good look at the charts for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach, and I've got to be straight with you—it's a rough stretch ahead. The water's sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Right now, we're looking at a long, dry spell. The first record of any surf comes in on Tuesday the 4th of August, but mate, it's not worth paddling out for. The swell's tiny, around 3 feet from the east, with a short, weak period of 7 seconds and combined energy of just 77—that's feeble. The wind's a cross-shore at 12 mph, so it's messy and lumpy. The forecast keeps spitting out "poor surf conditions" day after day. From Wednesday the 5th through to Sunday the 16th of August, it's a real drought. The swell fluctuates from 1 foot to 5 feet, but even when it bumps up a bit, the short period and cross-shore winds—often 15 to 19 mph—make it choppy and unrideable. The combined energy peaks at only 182 (moderate at best) on Saturday morning the 8th, but it's still a cross-chop mess. There's a gap of several days with no real surf to speak of, and the finder records show zero recommendations throughout.
The only glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 17th of August, when the swell pushes up to 6 feet from the east, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy hitting 332 (moderate). But even then, the wind is cross-shore at 16 mph, and the forecast still rates it as poor surf conditions. That's a bit of a tease, honestly. The break is inconsistent and exposed to the south, with an optimum swell from that direction, but the east swell we're getting isn't matching up well. It's a beginner-friendly beach break, but with the chop and lack of quality, it's not looking good for anyone.
Honestly, this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a blank run. If you're desperate, the Monday the 17th might offer a few lumpy, short-period waves, but don't expect much. This area tends to have quiet spells, so it's not unusual, but it's still a bummer. Might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those windier days. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, I'd leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 70 | 66 | 49 | 29 | 9 | 8 | 130 | 157 | 186 | 103 | 82 | 208 | 199 | 205 | 99 | 96 | 123 | 124 | 41 | 26 | 26 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:17PM0.73m | 8:02AM0.58m | 8:03PM0.72m | 9:23AM0.53m | 9:02PM0.71m | 11:10AM0.51m | 10:15PM0.72m | 12:46PM0.53m | 11:35PM0.74m | 1:49PM0.58m | 00:47AM0.79m | 2:37PM0.63m | 1:49AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM0.28m | 2:01AM0.24m | 1:36PM0.33m | 3:12AM0.22m | 2:30PM0.37m | 4:35AM0.18m | 3:47PM0.40m | 5:55AM0.13m | 5:19PM0.41m | 7:03AM0.08m | 6:38PM0.39m | 7:59AM0.04m | 7:42PM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 6 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 70 | 66 | 23 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 103 | 82 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 99 | 96 | 26 | 27 | 41 | 61 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 10 | ESE 9 | N 11 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | SE 12 | — | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 10 | — | 6 | — | 15 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 12 | E 11 | ESE 7 | N 12 | — | N 11 | NE 10 | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | SE 11 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 49 | 29 | 81 | 121 | 130 | 157 | 186 | 85 | 142 | 208 | 199 | 205 | 85 | 71 | 123 | 124 | 98 | 19 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 252 | 640 | 500 | 640 | 767 | 640 | 429 | 640 | 6 | 261 | 261 | 429 | 6 | 6 | 429 | 252 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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