Surf spot

Labadi Beach

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Country: Ghana
Coordinates: 5.5312, -0.2146

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Wave period (s)	7	6.2	6.2	6.6	6.9	6.9	6.6	6.4	6	6	8.8	7.5	8.8	8.5	10.4	10.6	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.4	9.3	9.2	9.1	11.3	9.6	8.5	11.3	8.8	8.9	9.2	10.1	10.1	10.2	10.2	10.1	9.8	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.4	9.3	9	9.1	9.1	8.9	8.6	9.2	8.8	8.7	8.4	7.5	7	7.4	7.2	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	104	56	49	84	84	74	67	58	53	45	55	38	67	75	113	116	121	118	114	104	98	100	87	80	132	154	156	196	166	180	197	244	256	252	258	263	261	256	242	237	214	194	169	172	157	134	104	108	119	111	106	101	101	89	84	79
Wind speed (km/h)	14	13.1	12.3	13.7	19.2	24.9	18.8	16.1	15.8	14.8	13.8	14.7	20.5	23	18.6	17.1	14	13.6	12.4	12.7	11.1	16.6	18.7	16.4	11.4	11.9	10.8	10.8	19.4	20.3	17.6	14.8	12.6	11.4	9.8	12.4	18.6	20.3	15.8	15.5	14	15	10.4	14.9	20.9	23	18.9	17.1	15.6	13.6	13.3	14.7	19.9	19.4	18.9	17.3
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Labadi Beach, also known as La Pleasure Beach, is a popular stretch of coastline in Accra, Ghana. It’s better known as a lively public beach than a major surf destination, but it can offer small, fun waves when conditions line up.

Surf characteristics

Wave quality: Generally inconsistent and not a classic surf break
Wave size: Usually small to moderate, depending on swell
Wave type: Mostly beach-break style waves
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and surfers looking for relaxed, uncrowded sessions
Crowds: Can be busy near the main beach area, especially on weekends and holidays

Conditions

Swell exposure: Limited compared with more open Atlantic-facing surf spots
Wind: Can be affected by coastal winds, which may make surf choppy
Tide: Tidal changes can influence wave shape and surfability

Atmosphere

Vibe: Very lively, social, and local
Beach activity: Swimming, music, horse riding, food stalls, and general beach recreation
Scenery: Wide sandy beach with a strong urban backdrop and energetic atmosphere

Good to know

Labadi Beach is more of a beach day / beginner surf spot than a serious wave-riding destination.
For better surf in Ghana, surfers often look to more exposed breaks along the coast outside central Accra.