Cape Three Points
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.
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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
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Cape Three Points?
Cape Three Points is a beach break in Western Region, Ghana, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Cape Three Points?
Cape Three Points 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 Cape Three Points?
A N wind is dead offshore at Cape Three Points, and anything from the NW round to the NE 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 Cape Three Points?
Cape Three Points is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Cape Three Points?
The most reliable run of swell at Cape Three Points comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Mar and Nov too. SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.
How cold is the water at Cape Three Points?
The water at Cape Three Points 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 Cape Three Points 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
How do I get to Cape Three Points?
The nearest airport on our list is ACC, then it's roughly a 5-hour drive. Consistent waves. Stunning rainforest cliffs backdrop.
What other surf spots are near Cape Three Points?
The closest breaks we track are Black Mamba (14 km), Dixcove Point (16 km) and Busua (18 km), handy when Cape Three Points isn't working. We track 6 spots around Western Region in total. Fun fact: it's the most southerly break we track in Ghana.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
SW swell season. Ghana's southernmost point. Consistent waves.
Getting There
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