Busua Beach
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 250°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef break combo.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Ghana's surf capital. Beach and reef combo.
Getting There
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Busua
🇬🇭 Ghana's surf hub • Community-driven • West African stoke
Cape Three Points
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Mutrekti Point
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Gomoa Fetteh
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