Assinie break guide

Assinie Surf Guide

Assinie in - is an exposed beach break that does not work very often. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the north northeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips and sharks.

Assinie Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
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28.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Assinie:

The best conditions reported for surf at Assinie occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Assinie (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Assinie with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 23% of the time in November while 77% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
23%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
77%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Assinie Location Map

Interactive Assinie surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Assinie is Abidjan Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport (ABJ) in Ivory Coast, which is 115 km (71 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Assinie is Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Ghana, 127 km (79 miles) away.

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Assinie Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 13:27 Local Time
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Wave (m)
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Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
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Swell History at Assinie

Surf stats for Assinie, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Assinie

Wind stats for Assinie, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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