Best Beaches in Ghana
The 9 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 4 guides that rank for "best beaches in ghana"
Named by 3 of 41. Busua BeachCalled the surfing capital of Ghana, with spots for beginners and advanced surfers.A wide, mile-long sandy stretch with large waves; a lagoon on the west side helps keep swimming generally safe.
Named by 3 of 42. Kokrobite BeachAbout 45 minutes from Accra; described as arguably the best and cleanest beach near the capital.A favorite of backpackers and volunteers, with lively bars, surf schools and live bands at night.
Named by 2 of 43. Cape Coast and ElminaThe Cape Coast beach is narrow with often strong currents, so take care swimming.About 2 hours west of Accra; the area has castles, markets and Kakum National Park nearby.
Named by 2 of 44. Labadi BeachOnly about 8 km from Accra, good for a day trip with weekend bonfires and reggae.Described as Ghana's busiest beach, also known as La Pleasure Beach; the party crowd peaks on Thursdays.
Named by 2 of 45. Butre BeachA long, pristine stretch with the village of Butre right at the beach.A narrow, quiet palm-fringed beach about 31 km from Sekondi-Takoradi, with Fort Batenstein nearby.
Named by 2 of 46. Axim (Lou Moon Beach)Axim's own beach is rocky and generally unsafe for swimming, but better beaches lie a little outside town.Lou Moon sits in a private cove near Axim, with a calm bay that is gentle enough for swimming.
7. Bojo BeachA white-sand island beach reached by guided canoe across the Densu River, about 27 km from the airport.Lacks the crowds of bigger beaches, generally clean and quiet on weekdays.
8. Akwidaa BeachA beach village with good surfing spots and empty line-ups.
9. Cape Three PointsSouthern tip of Ghana with a wide beach and rough waves that suit intermediate and experienced surfers.
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When to go
Travel guides most often name December to February as the best time to visit Ghana.
Questions people ask
- Does Ghana have nice beaches?
- Yes. Ghana has a coastline of about 550 km known for warm water, palms and white sand, though tides and currents can be unpredictable.
- Is it safe to swim in the ocean in Ghana?
- It varies. Currents and tides are unpredictable along the coast, and some beaches like Cape Coast have strong currents. Busua is described as having safe swimming water.
