Surf Forecasts:
Accra Beach - Rockley Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 481 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 2.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it – this stretch is a total dud. Looking at the 16-day window for Accra Beach - Rockley Beach, it’s a long, quiet run. There’s nothing on the horizon to get your heart pumping. The whole forecast is just "poor surf conditions" and the numbers back it up.
We’ve got a big gap here with no real options. From now, all the way through to the 9th of September, it’s basically flat. The swell energy is weak, mostly under 100, and the wind is a steady cross-shore from the east, 15 to 19 mph, keeping things messy.
There’s one tiny window on the 9th of September, Wednesday afternoon. The wind swings to a clean cross-offshore from the ENE at 16 mph. The swell is a paltry 4ft, but the combined energy hits 200 (moderate). It's a marginal call, but it’s the only time the surf might actually be rideable and clean. For a beach break, the rest of this looks more like a kiteboarder's game than a surfer's.
Beyond that, a little pulse of swell tries to show on the 10th and 11th, with wave heights around 5ft to 6ft. But the wind is back to a lumpy cross-shore, and it’s all "poor surf conditions" again.
So, no standout here. The water’s at 84°F, which is about average for this time of year. Best to save the wax for another week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
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6 | 10 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 54 | 96 | 74 | 28 | 151 | 135 | 460 | 125 | 355 | 367 | 328 | 235 | 209 | 72 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM0.69m | 3:26AM0.80m | 4:05PM0.73m | 4:02AM0.80m | 4:30PM0.76m | 4:39AM0.78m | 4:57PM0.78m | 5:19AM0.74m | 5:26PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.69m | 6:00PM0.77m | 6:52AM0.62m | 6:39PM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.27m | 9:53AM0.14m | 9:55PM0.24m | 10:21AM0.16m | 10:32PM0.20m | 10:49AM0.19m | 11:10PM0.18m | 11:18AM0.23m | 11:52PM0.16m | 11:48AM0.27m | 00:40AM0.16m | 12:22PM0.31m | 1:39AM0.16m | |||||||
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | |
6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 11 | SE 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 |
106 | 90 | 87 | 47 | 55 | 54 | 107 | 133 | 823 | 720 | 443 | 10 | 125 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 53 | 52 | 111 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | N 13 | N 13 | N 10 | N 9 | SE 8 | N 11 |
6 | 6 | 35 | 59 | 71 | 51 | 96 | 74 | 28 | 26 | 11 | — | 9 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 72 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 10 | — | NE 11 | — | N 15 | NE 9 | NE 10 | — | NNE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 9 | N 9 |
— | 10 | — | 60 | — | 4 | 43 | 44 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 |
212 | 202 | 186 | 222 | 252 | 186 | — | — | — | 151 | 135 | 460 | 286 | 355 | 367 | 328 | 235 | 209 | — | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 252 | 252 | 6 | 6 | 261 | 28 | 187 | 499 | 314 | 429 | 261 | 767 | 314 | 314 | 261 | 252 | 252 | 261 |
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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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