The Top Beaches In Ghana To Surf

With 539 kilometers of varied coastline, Ghana has become a hotspot for surfing in West Africa, and in a country where no two beaches are alike, some are known to be more board friendly than others. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, find out where to catch the perfect wave.

Kokrobite

Home to Mr. Brights Surf School, this beach is situated 40 minutes away from the centre of Accra and is the most popular surf spot for everyone, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Home of the Kokrobite Carvers, a group of surfers from the surrounding village and Accra, it is also where the annual International Surf Day Contest is held. Conditions do vary depending on the weather, but the consensus is that sunrise is the best time of day to visit, as the ocean is less choppy and there are gentler wave breaks. Similar conditions can be found here at sunset, but Mr. Bright, an experienced pro surfer, holds lessons all day, from private to group sessions, and is the one to advise on the best times to go out for your level.

Muuston

Kokrobite surfers have been riding these waves for a couple of years, naming some surf breaks after prominent wave riders, such as the popular ‘Joshua’s Point.’ A twenty minute walk down the beach from Big Milly’s Backyard, the currents and surf breaks are better suited for more experienced surfers if the weather holds. Some lessons are held here, and it is something of a graduation for new surfers to be taken to Muuston; it means you’re strong enough to paddle out deeper.

1. Tills

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Past Kokrobite on the road to Kasoa is a quieter surfers paradise. There is no surf school or village here, so if you don’t have your own board one must be rented from Kokrobite. Tills beach resort is the only establishment around, so if you want to stay overnight, rooms of all sizes and prices are available. On the other hand, many surfers go down en masse and camp on the beach for a small fee, which adds to the spirit of a surf trip. Bigger and more regular waves can be found here as well as a cleaner and less populated beach, all within an hour and a half’s distance of Accra.

Busua

This is Ghana’s first official surf beach, and where the first surfers in the country set up shop and tested the waves. The best surf beach for beginners, the surrounding sleepy fishing village where Asa Baako festival is celebrated each March is also home to clear blue waters, clean surf breaks and gently rolling waves. It’s a fantastic experience, especially for those who are a little hesitant when surfing or easily intimidated by more volatile areas along the coastline. Gorgeous landscapes surround the bay area with wooded hillsides and endless countryside. It is home to Ahanta waves, run by talented local surfers and situated directly on the beach.