Black Mamba
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: 20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Black Mamba?
Black Mamba is a point break in Western Region, Ghana, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Black Mamba?
Black Mamba 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 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Black Mamba?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Black Mamba, 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 Black Mamba?
Black Mamba is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Black Mamba?
The most reliable run of swell at Black Mamba comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. 20-min paddle from Busua.
How cold is the water at Black Mamba?
The water at Black Mamba 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 Black Mamba good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). 20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
How do I get to Black Mamba?
The nearest airport on our list is ACC, then it's roughly a 4.5-hour drive. 20-min paddle from Busua. Quality right point.
What other surf spots are near Black Mamba?
The closest breaks we track are Dixcove Point (1.9 km), Busua (3.7 km) and Busua Beach (4.5 km), handy when Black Mamba isn't working. We track 6 spots around Western Region in total. Fun fact: it's the second most southerly break we track in Ghana.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. 20-min paddle from Busua.
Getting There
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Dixcove Point
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Busua
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Busua Beach
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Cape Three Points
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Mutrekti Point
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Gomoa Fetteh
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