Achenim
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.7m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Achenim?
Achenim is a point break in Greater Accra, Ghana, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Achenim?
Achenim picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Achenim?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Achenim, and anything from the W round to the N keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Achenim?
Achenim is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Achenim?
The most reliable run of swell at Achenim comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
How cold is the water at Achenim?
The water at Achenim averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Achenim good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
How do I get to Achenim?
The nearest airport on our list is ACC, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
What other surf spots are near Achenim?
The closest breaks we track are Labadi Beach (1.8 km), Kokrobite (25 km) and Gomoa Fetteh (44 km), handy when Achenim isn't working. Fun fact: it's the most northerly break we track in Ghana.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Labadi Beach
🎉 Accra's party beach • Beginner waves • Lively scene
Kokrobite
🇬🇭 Ghana's surf birthplace • Rastafari beach vibes • West Africa discovery
Gomoa Fetteh
🏃 3km rides possible • Long point break • Near Accra
Mutrekti Point
👉 Quality right point • West of Takoradi • Uncrowded walls