Prampram (Greater Accra) Surf Guide

Prampram (Greater Accra) in Ghana - Gold Coast is an exposed beach and reef break that has quite consistent surf. The surf tends to be favoured in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Take care of - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.).

Prampram (Greater Accra) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef2fairly consistent
29.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Prampram (Greater Accra):

The best conditions reported for surf at Prampram (Greater Accra) occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Prampram (Greater Accra) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 13% of the time in January while 87% 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
13%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
87%
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 Prampram (Greater Accra) Location Map

Interactive Prampram (Greater Accra) 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 Prampram (Greater Accra) is Kotoka International (Accra) Airport (ACC) in Ghana, which is 34 km (21 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Prampram (Greater Accra) is Lome Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Togo, 136 km (84 miles) away.

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Prampram (Greater Accra) Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 00:53 Local Time
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Wave (m)
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
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0.9
SSE
Period (s) 9 9 9 9
Wind (km/h)
20
15
15
20
Wind State cross-
on
cross-
on
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Swell History at Prampram (Greater Accra)

Surf stats for Prampram (Greater Accra), see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Prampram (Greater Accra)

Wind stats for Prampram (Greater Accra), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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