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Level 3/10

Kokrobite

Greater Accra, Ghana
🌀Strong rips🚫Pollution

Kokrobite is the heart of Ghana's emerging surf scene—a laid-back beach community near Accra where Rastafari culture meets West African waves. The beach break picks up Southern Hemisphere swells during the winter months, providing gentle waves perfect for the country's growing surf community. Mr. Bright's surf school has become an institution, introducing locals and visitors alike to the joys of wave riding. The reggae vibes, friendly atmosphere, and sense of discovery make Kokrobite a unique stop on any African surf adventure.

Kokrobite surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today19
43
Poor
1.1m@13s
18km/h
Sun20
29
Poor
1.3m@10s
16km/h
Mon21
36
Poor
1.6m@12s
16km/h
Tue22
37
Poor
1.6m@12s
16km/h
Wed23
53
Fair
1.3m@13s
14km/h
Thu24
35
Poor
1.1m@11s
14km/h
Fri25
29
Poor
0.9m@11s
14km/h
Sat26
21
Poor
0.7m@10s
14km/h
Sun27
33
Poor
0.5m@10s
13km/h
Mon28
55
Fair
0.7m@16s
13km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 13 km/h · PM 23 km/h · Tide at 8am (1.0m)
Swell
1.1m
S(177°)
Score: 22/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
18km/h
SW(235°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
27°C
0.1mm88%
First light 5:21amSunrise 5:51amSunset 5:59pmLast light 6:29pm
Windswell0.4m@2sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:21am–6:29pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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11g17
15g30
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25g46
21g40
9g17
14g27
11g23
23g42
21g41
12g20
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tidem
1:42am0.6m
8:00am1.0m
3:18pm0.5m
10:10pm0.8m
3:45am0.6m
10:00am0.9m
5:00pm0.4m
5:30am0.6m
11:40am1.0m
6:04pm0.3m
12:52am1.0m
6:30am0.5m
12:37pm1.1m
6:50pm0.3m
1:30am1.1m
7:18am0.4m
1:23pm1.2m
7:30pm0.2m
2:00am1.3m
7:55am0.3m
1:53pm1.2m
7:58pm0.1m
2:26am1.4m
8:26am0.2m
2:30pm1.3m
8:30pm0.1m
2:53am1.5m
9:03am0.1m
3:05pm1.4m
9:06pm0.1m
3:23am1.6m
9:39am0.0m
3:43pm1.4m
9:40pm0.1m
3:56am1.6m
10:14am0.0m
4:22pm1.4m
10:16pm0.1m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:42 am
Low tide - 0.60m
8:00 am
High tide - 0.96m
3:18 pm
Low tide - 0.47m
10:10 pm
High tide - 0.83m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

43
Poor
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size22/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score57/100
Adjustments
Wind History-4
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score43/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score43
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SSW (200°)
Direction range
170° - 230°
Size range
0.5m - 2m
Ideal size
1.2m - 1.6m
Height multiplier
0.92×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
NNE (30°)
Offshore range
350° - 70°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Rastafari beach community. Budget accommodation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Kokrobite?

The Kokrobite profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Kokrobite?

The Kokrobite profile uses wind from NNE (30°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 350° to 70°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Kokrobite?

The Kokrobite scoring profile favors swell from SSW (170° to 230°), a swell-height range of 0.5m to 2m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

When is the best time of year to surf Kokrobite?

The main season at Kokrobite is Jun-Sep. A secondary window runs Dec, Jan, Feb. June-Sept best. Southern Hemisphere winter swells.

How do I get to Kokrobite?

The spot profile lists ACC as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 45 minutes. Rastafari beach community. Budget accommodation.

What kind of wave is Kokrobite?

Kokrobite is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jun-Sep

Secondary: Dec, Jan, Feb

June-Sept best. Southern Hemisphere winter swells.

Getting There

Airport
ACC
Drive time
45 min
Data quality
community

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