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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
Today15
46
Fair
0.8m@13s
17km/h
Wed16
54
Fair
1.3m@14s
18km/h
Thu17
43
Poor
1.1m@13s
18km/h
Fri18
43
Poor
1.1m@14s
17km/h
Sat19
47
Fair
1.2m@13s
15km/h
Sun20
46
Fair
1.3m@11s
13km/h
Mon21
38
Poor
1.6m@12s
17km/h
Tue22
54
Fair
1.6m@13s
14km/h
Wed23
51
Fair
1.4m@12s
13km/h
Thu24
42
Poor
1.1m@11s
12km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 10 km/h · PM 21 km/h · Tide at 5am (1.2m)
Swell
0.8m
S(191°)
Score: 16/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
17km/h
SW(214°)
Score: 0/25
Weather
28°C
0.0mm63%
First light 5:22amSunrise 5:52amSunset 6:01pmLast light 6:31pm
Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.5mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:22–9:44am · droppingStrike window: 1:33–6:31pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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windkm/h
8g18
11g25
22g41
23g44
19g37
13g22
15g31
16g34
23g43
22g41
11g19
16g31
17g35
22g41
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10g18
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22g41
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11g23
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20g41
15g38
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16g29
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16g34
18g38
19g43
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11g26
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17g35
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7g18
10g24
16g31
17g37
16g40
8g17
8g19
11g24
15g32
17g37
tidem
5:30am1.2m
11:38am0.0m
5:53pm1.0m
5:54am1.1m
12:10pm0.1m
6:23pm1.0m
6:30am1.0m
12:50pm0.2m
7:12pm0.8m
12:52am0.4m
7:06am0.9m
1:40pm0.3m
8:30pm0.8m
1:45am0.5m
8:10am0.9m
3:18pm0.4m
10:15pm0.8m
3:45am0.5m
10:00am0.8m
4:50pm0.3m
5:20am0.5m
11:30am0.9m
6:04pm0.2m
12:55am0.9m
6:30am0.4m
12:30pm0.9m
6:51pm0.1m
1:30am1.0m
7:13am0.3m
1:18pm1.0m
7:25pm0.1m
2:00am1.2m
7:53am0.2m
1:53pm1.1m
8:00pm0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

5:30 am
High tide - 1.19m
11:38 am
Low tide - 0.04m
5:53 pm
High tide - 1.04m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

46
Fair
Components
Swell Direction19/25
Swell Size16/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind0/25
Raw Score58/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+3
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score46/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score46
🌊 Mostly in the 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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