Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 10
item list element: Busua
item list element: Kokrobite
item list element: Cape Three Points
item list element: Black Mamba
item list element: Mutrekti Point
item list element: Busua Beach
item list element: Dixcove Point
item list element: Gomoa Fetteh
item list element: Achenim
item list element: Labadi Beach
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:34.001Z

Busua
type: TouristAttraction
description: Busua is Ghana's surf hub—a friendly beach break in the Western Region that has become the center of West African surf culture. The waves are typically small but fun, with SW swells arriving consistently during the dry season (June-September). Beyond the surf, Busua is known for its community projects teaching local kids to surf and promoting ocean awareness. It's a feel-good destination where the stoke extends beyond the lineup. West African surfing's spiritual home.
disambiguating description: 🇬🇭 Ghana's surf hub • Community-driven • West African stoke
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.7942
  longitude: -1.9356
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-215°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: June-September SW swell season. Consistent but small waves.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Rips on bigger swells. Warm water, no hazards beyond normal beach break.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: TKD
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from TKD airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: African surf guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 215
    sweet spot size m: 1.3
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: TKD
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Easy beach access from village.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: May, Oct
    season explanation: June-September SW swell season. Consistent but small waves.

Kokrobite
type: TouristAttraction
description: Kokrobite is the heart of Ghana's emerging surf scene—a laid-back beach community near Accra where Rastafari culture meets West African waves. The beach break picks up Southern Hemisphere swells during the winter months, providing gentle waves perfect for the country's growing surf community. Mr. Bright's surf school has become an institution, introducing locals and visitors alike to the joys of wave riding. The reggae vibes, friendly atmosphere, and sense of discovery make Kokrobite a unique stop on any African surf adventure.
disambiguating description: 🇬🇭 Ghana's surf birthplace • Rastafari beach vibes • West Africa discovery
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 5.49834
  longitude: -0.36676
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Greater Accra
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.3m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 30° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 30° (NNE). Offshore range: 350°-70°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: June-Sept best. Southern Hemisphere winter swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Occasional water quality issues. Strong currents.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 45 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: community
contributor: West Africa surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 30
    offshore range min: 350
    offshore range max: 70
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 45
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Rastafari beach community. Budget accommodation.
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb
    season explanation: June-Sept best. Southern Hemisphere winter swells.

Cape Three Points
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cape Three Points is Ghana's southernmost point, where the coastline juts into the Atlantic and picks up swells from multiple directions. The beach break here is remarkably consistent, with SW swells wrapping around the cape to create fun, workable waves. The backdrop of rainforest-covered cliffs makes it one of the most scenic surf spots in West Africa.
disambiguating description: 🌿 Ghana's southern tip • Rainforest backdrop • Consistent peaks
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.7333
  longitude: -2.0833
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 300 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 300
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.

Black Mamba
type: TouristAttraction
description: Black Mamba is a quality right point break that requires a 20-minute paddle from Busua Beach. The effort is rewarded with long, walling rights that peel along a rocky point. The wave earned its intimidating name not from danger, but from the fast, snaking walls it produces. A local favorite for those willing to make the paddle.
disambiguating description: 🐍 Fast snaking rights • 20-min paddle • Worth the effort
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.7833
  longitude: -1.9667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. 20-min paddle from Busua.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🚶 Difficult access
  description: 20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 280 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 280
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. 20-min paddle from Busua.

Mutrekti Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Mutrekti Point is a quality right-hand point break west of Takoradi, offering long, workable walls when SW swells arrive. The wave is relatively uncrowded and offers a good alternative to the busier Busua area. The point setup means the wave is consistent and predictable once you learn the takeoff zone.
disambiguating description: 👉 Quality right point • West of Takoradi • Uncrowded walls
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.8667
  longitude: -1.7667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 240 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 240
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Quality right hand point west of Takoradi.

Busua Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Busua Beach is the heart of Ghana's surf scene, a small fishing village that has become the country's surfing capital. The beach offers fun peaks for beginners, while the nearby reef produces quality waves for more experienced surfers. The local community has embraced surfing, with several surf schools and a growing number of local surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏄 Ghana's surf capital • Beach and reef • Growing scene
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.80885
  longitude: -1.93464
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef combo.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef break combo.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 270 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 270
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef break combo.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef combo.

Dixcove Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Dixcove Point breaks in front of a historic fort and fishing village, offering quality right-hand waves that are often less crowded than nearby Busua. The colonial-era Fort Metal Cross adds historical interest to the surf trip. The point handles more size than the beach breaks in the area.
disambiguating description: 🏰 Historic fort backdrop • Quality rights • Less crowded
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 4.7833
  longitude: -1.95
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Western Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 270 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 270
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near fishing town. Waves for everyone, less crowded than Busua.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Near fishing town. Waves for everyone.

Gomoa Fetteh
type: TouristAttraction
description: Gomoa Fetteh is a right point break closer to Accra that can produce incredibly long rides when conditions align. On big SW swells, the wave has been known to peel for up to 3 kilometers, making it potentially one of the longest waves in Africa. The setup is still relatively unknown but has attracted attention from traveling surfers.
disambiguating description: 🏃 3km rides possible • Long point break • Near Accra
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 5.3667
  longitude: -0.5
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Central Region
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.5m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Can break for 3km when pumping.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Can break for 3km when pumping.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 90 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.5
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 90
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Can break for 3km when pumping.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Can break for 3km when pumping.

Achenim
type: TouristAttraction
description: Achenim is a point break near a fishing village just outside Accra, offering the capital's residents a quick surf option when SW swells arrive. The wave is a quality right that peels along a rocky point, providing good walls for performance surfing. The proximity to Accra means it can get busy on weekends.
disambiguating description: 🎣 Near Accra • Fishing village point • Quick surf fix
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 5.55
  longitude: -0.15
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Greater Accra
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 315° (NW)
  description: Offshore wind from 315° (NW). Offshore range: 280°-350°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded, 🚫 Pollution
  description: Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 315
    offshore range min: 280
    offshore range max: 350
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.

Labadi Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Labadi Beach is Accra's most famous beach, a lively stretch of sand where the city comes to play on weekends. The surf is generally small and mellow, perfect for beginners learning to catch their first waves. The beach clubs and restaurants add to the festive atmosphere.
disambiguating description: 🎉 Accra's party beach • Beginner waves • Lively scene
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 5.55
  longitude: -0.1333
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Greater Accra
  address country: Ghana
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 210°
  description: Works best with swells from 210° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-250°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 1.8m
  description: Ideal size: 1.2m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 1.8m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: SW swell season. Mid rising.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 👥 Crowded
  description: Mid rising.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: ACC
  type: Place
  description: 20 minutes drive from ACC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, Stormrider
llm context:
  difficulty: 3
  crowd level: 6
  water temp c: 27
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 210
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 250
    sweet spot size m: 1.2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: ACC
    drive time minutes: 20
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Mid rising.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 11
    secondary months names: Mar, Nov
    season explanation: SW swell season. Mid rising.