Busua
Busua is Ghana's surf hub—a friendly beach break in the Western Region that has become the center of West African surf culture. The waves are typically small but fun, with SW swells arriving consistently during the dry season (June-September). Beyond the surf, Busua is known for its community projects teaching local kids to surf and promoting ocean awareness. It's a feel-good destination where the stoke extends beyond the lineup. West African surfing's spiritual home.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 240°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 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 - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Easy beach access from village.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Sep
Secondary: May, Oct
June-September SW swell season. Consistent but small waves.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Dixcove Point
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Black Mamba
🐍 Fast snaking rights • 20-min paddle • Worth the effort
Busua Beach
🏄 Ghana's surf capital • Beach and reef • Growing scene
Cape Three Points
🌿 Ghana's southern tip • Rainforest backdrop • Consistent peaks
Mutrekti Point
👉 Quality right point • West of Takoradi • Uncrowded walls
Gomoa Fetteh
🏃 3km rides possible • Long point break • Near Accra