Imagine yourself riding in a modified traditional fishing boat traveling 20 miles (40 kms) along the breathtaking Ghanaian coast, surfing next to 16th century forts, exploring untouched fishing villages and looking for and finding the perfect waves. Around almost every corner is another surfable spot- a point break with a long, heavy wave offering a 50 meter plus ride, a beach break with fast lefts and rights, or even an occasional reef break to get tubed in. All this with no one in site except you and your group! There are so many breaks that we have to admit we have not yet surfed them all- most of the breaks were never surfed as they are only accessible by boat. Now imagine being asked to check out one of these new spots for us. Who knows, maybe we could even name it after you!
Perfect Break
The waves
The Southern Hemisphere swells that hit the Western coastline of Ghana travel great distances to reach our beaches producing some of the cleanest, most orderly waves on earth. The StormRider Guide Volume II notes that the waves in Ghana are consistently head high. This it true, but we also know of places they are consistently bigger. As Ghana is not yet a surfing destination it is marked by hundreds of yet-to-be discovered beach breaks, reef breaks and point-breaks. It is the point-breaks, mostly rights but with an occasional left, that makes Ghana a highly desirable surf adventure destination. The combination of perfect waves, warm water and no crowds, as well as the incredible and limitless experiences of getting off the beaten path and traveling up the coast in a traditional fishing boat, creates the ideal African surf adventure!
Surf tour group size
A minimum of four people are required for our surf tour and a maximum of seven. The maximum number is to ensure adequate space on our boat for you, your gear, the guides, the boat crew and supplies (including your lunches!).
Surf tour dates
A perfect rail
For the year 2009, here are the scheduled surf camp dates:
Surf Tour 1: April 21st - April 27th
Surf Tour 2: May 4th - May 10th
Surf Tour 3: May 19th - May 24th
Surf Tour 4: June 17th - June 21st
Surf Tour 5: July 14th - July 20th
Surf Tour 6: July 8th - July 14th
Surf Tour 7: August 4th - August 10th
Surf Tour 8: August 19th - August 25th
Surf Tour 9: September 9th - September 15th
Surf Tour 10: September 16th - September 22nd
Surf Tour 11: September 24th - September 30th
Surf Tour 12: October 3rd - October 9th
Additional dates can be made available for groups of four or more people that would like to participate in a Black Star Surf Tour. Please contact us at peter@blackstarsurfshop.com to inquire about other possible tour dates.
Surfing In Ghana
Transport
Transport will be provided from Accra’s international airport to Busua Beach, a 3-4 hour ride on a paved road. This service will not be provided back to Accra as many of our guests choose to visit other parts of Ghana before they return to Accra. However, if you are headed back to Accra after attending our surf tour, we can provide shuttle service for a fee or we will provide you with travel information to ensure a pleasant and safe trip back to Accra and the airport.
Activities
night life after surfing
As part of our Black Star Surf Tour experience we offer a variety of activities that will introduce you to the local culture, history and natural beauty that surrounds us. All of these can activities are within a short walk or drive from Busua. One of these activities is included as our tour activities, a bonfire with a traditional drumming and dancing performance. Other activities can be arranged from our surf shop including a tour of nearby Fort Batenstein and Fort Metal Cross, a visit to see local fisherman bringing in their catches and bartering prices at Dixcove fishing village, a river canoe trip, a visit to Cape Three Points Forrest Reserve (the only coastal rain forest reserve in Ghana), or a kayak trip to Abokwa Island. Black Star Surf Camp participants also receive a 20% discount on drum lesson offered by local musicians on the Djembe or any of a wide variety of drums native to Ghana.
Below is a summary of the daily group activities as well as some other useful information to help you visualize what your week at Black Star Surf Tour will look like:
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