
Surf Forecasts:
Prampram (Greater Accra) surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with 714 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Prampram (Greater Accra) this week:
The surf forecast for Prampram (Greater Accra) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Prampram (Greater Accra) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Prampram (Greater Accra) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 |
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254 | 103 | 449 | 546 | 519 | 430 | 432 | 711 | 614 | 411 | 394 | 284 | 210 | 167 | 158 | 75 | 71 | 56 | 57 | 73 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:13AM1.01m | 00:24AM1.00m | 11:50AM1.06m | 1:15AM1.11m | 12:51PM1.15m | 1:50AM1.24m | 1:37PM1.24m | 2:21AM1.37m | 2:17PM1.33m | 2:51AM1.48m | 2:55PM1.40m | 3:21AM1.58m | 3:32PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.52m | 5:49AM0.73m | 6:27PM0.45m | 6:56AM0.64m | 7:14PM0.37m | 7:40AM0.54m | 7:50PM0.29m | 8:18AM0.43m | 8:24PM0.22m | 8:53AM0.32m | 8:57PM0.17m | 9:27AM0.21m | 9:30PM0.14m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 9 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 |
76 | 103 | 449 | 546 | 519 | 430 | 432 | 101 | 614 | 411 | 57 | 284 | 210 | 167 | 47 | 75 | 71 | 42 | 57 | 73 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | S 12 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 15 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
7 | 103 | 6 | 50 | 78 | 71 | 158 | — | 99 | 59 | 98 | 56 | 55 | 31 | 4 | 30 | 26 | 56 | 49 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
6 | 22 | 12 | 100 | 57 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 21 | 18 | 35 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | S 12 | — | SW 6 | S 11 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 3 | S 10 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 |
254 | 35 | 45 | 32 | 49 | 49 | 41 | 711 | — | 40 | 394 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 158 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | 11 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 1512 | 788 | 788 | 2118 | 2118 | 277 | 2167 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 211 | 277 | 277 | 211 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 277 |
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Information about the Prampram (Greater Accra) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Prampram (Greater Accra) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Prampram (Greater Accra) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Prampram (Greater Accra) 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 (Prampram (Greater Accra)) 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 Prampram (Greater Accra) 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.
Prampram (Greater Accra) is 15 km (9 miles) from the city of Tema. If you plan a holiday in Ghana - Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tema. Tema has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










