Best time to surf in Ghana
May to August for intermediate surfers, May to June for beginners, and March for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 10 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C | Western Region |
| February | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 27 °C | Western Region |
| March | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 27 °C | Western Region |
| April | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C | Central Region |
| May | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C | Western Region |
| June | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C | Western Region |
| July | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 25 °C | Western Region |
| August | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 23 °C | Western Region |
| September | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 25 °C | Western Region |
| October | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 27 °C | Western Region |
| November | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C | Western Region |
| December | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C | Western Region |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Region | May to August | few beginner days | 24–29 °C |
| Central Region | June to August | few beginner days | 22–29 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Ghana?
May, with about 1 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is May to August.
When is the best time to surf in Ghana for beginners?
May to June, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Ghana?
March has the biggest typical surf (about 1–1.4 m at the spots we follow).
Can you surf in Ghana in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Ghana?
About 23 °C in August (Springsuit 2 mm or vest) to 29 °C in May (Boardshorts / rash vest).
More: all surf spots in Ghana · this week's forecast · wetsuit by month · why the swell period matters.