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About Ghana…
Ghana is a beginners paradise! Its home to a good range of waves that rarely get overly big. Combine this with friendly local people, a stable, democratic government, low prices, and an almost complete lack of surfers, and you have the perfect African surf destination for surfers of all levels.
Mr Brights Location in Ghana
Bordering the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana has a lush, green 335-mile (539-km) coastline (the Gold Coast), which is dotted with old slave forts and castles. The capital Accra has an international airport Kotoka which is 1 hour from Mr Brights Surf School based at Big Milly’s Backyard, Kokrobite. There’s a variety of waves with beach breaks, reefs, river mouths, and points to be found along the country’s predominantly southeast-facing coast. With warm water and consistent albeit mellow waves, it’s one of the more relaxed African countries to surf in.
Ghana Surf
Ghana receives southwest swell from the South Atlantic Ocean. The best months are May through October when swells of up to 10 ft (3 m) are possible, with waves occasionally getting hollow and powerful. Most of the time the surf is head-high, however, as Ghana’s main problem is a lack of solid swell, making it a good idea to take a fish, longboard, or any other high-volume board. The best time for surfing is early in the day, before sea breezes from the west blow out many waves, although some waves are sheltered from the wind.
Ghana Weather
The climate is tropical and humid, with year-round temperatures averaging between 74 and 90oF (23–32oC). Downpours offer brief periods of cool relief, the wettest months being May and June. Water temperatures average 79oF (26oC), so there’s no need to bring anything other than board shorts, with the exception of August to September when it’s a few degrees cooler and a spring suit may be required.