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
- 1.6m
- 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 tide is best at Achenim?
Achenim works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Achenim?
Offshore wind at Achenim blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 280° to 350° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Achenim?
Achenim wants SSW swell (180° to 250°) between 0.8m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Achenim?
The main season at Achenim is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
How do I get to Achenim?
Fly into ACC, then allow about 30 minutes by road. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
What kind of wave is Achenim?
Achenim is a point break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Near Accra. Achenim fishing village.
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