Surf House Ghana
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The home of Surf Ghana in Busua.
Surf House is our community hub on Ghana’s western coast — a place dedicated to surfing, learning, connection and opportunity. Home to the Sankofa Surf Club, the space brings together young surfers, coaches, visiting mentors, travellers and the wider Busua community.
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A home built around surfing.
Surf House was created to give the surf community in Busua access to something permanent: a place to train, meet, learn, work and develop new opportunities around the ocean. The space connects Surf Ghana’s community programs with responsible tourism, skills development and cultural exchange.
Every activity contributes to the same ambition: supporting the next generation of Ghanaian surfers and building a stronger local surf ecosystem.
From a surf community to a permanent home.
Surf Ghana has worked with surfers and young people in Busua for years. As the community grew, we saw the need for permanent infrastructure where programs could continue beyond individual surf sessions and events. Surf House was developed as a place where surfing, education, community and economic opportunity could exist together.The project was completed through the transformation of an existing beachfront structure and opened a new chapter for Surf Ghana in Busua. Surf House officially opened in 2023.
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Home of Sankofa Surf Club
Launched in 2024, Sankofa Surf Club is Surf Ghana’s dedicated training program for aspiring competitive surfers and future national athletes.From Surf House, young surfers have access to consistent training and a structure designed around progression.
The program includes:
SURF COACHING
Regular structured surf sessions.
SWIMMING & FITNESS
Training beyond the board to develop confidence, strength and water safety.
MENTORSHIP
Support from local coaches and visiting surfers.
COMPETITION
Opportunities to compete, travel and gain experience.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Support for selected surfers based on commitment, progression and participation.
WOMEN & GIRLS
Dedicated opportunities to increase the participation and progression of girls and young women in surfing
Creating opportunities around the ocean.
The surf economy extends far beyond learning how to ride a wave. Surf House creates opportunities to develop skills in areas including coaching, board repair, shaping, hospitality, photography, filmmaking, event production and community management. Our ambition is to help young people see surfing as an ecosystem in which they can participate, work and create their own opportunities.
Surf House is active throughout the year.
SURF TRAINING
A base for regular coaching, youth sessions and surf development.
SURF EXPERIENCES
Visitors can discover surfing in Busua with members and coaches from our community.
BOARD REPAIR & SHAPING
A space to develop practical knowledge around board maintenance, repair and shaping.
WORKSHOPS & MENTORSHIP
Local and visiting practitioners can share knowledge through workshops, talks and hands-on sessions.
WORKSPACE & INTERNET
A place where members of the Busua community can connect, work and access digital resources.
COMMUNITY
A meeting point for surfers, young people, creatives, coaches and visitors.
Help us grow the ecosystem
Surf coaching and equipment
Women and girls’ programs
Swimming and water safety
Competition and athlete development
Scholarships
Board repair and shaping
Infrastructure
Visiting coaches and mentorship Skills development Community programs
Volunteer with us: Our volunteer program welcomes people who can contribute useful skills, knowledge and time to the community. Depending on our current needs, volunteers can support surf coaching, swimming, creative workshops, photography and content, hospitality, events, maintenance, education and other community activities. We prioritize volunteers who are ready to share skills, work alongside the local team and contribute to existing programs, rather than create parallel projects.
Visit Surf House
Busua, Western Region, Ghana
Stay
Book the Surf House for a private event
Surf
Book a lesson or surf experience.
Community
Discover our programs and activities.
Groups & Partnerships
Contact us for workshops, residencies, community projects and collaborations.
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Designed for the Community
Surf House was developed with DeRoché Strohmayer through the adaptive reuse of an existing building in Busua. The architecture responds directly to its environment, using passive cooling, cross-ventilation, locally sourced materials and a reduced-carbon concrete incorporating laterite. The project also preserved existing trees and created shaded communal areas connected to the beach. In 2023, the project received the , recognizing its approach to sustainable construction, community impact and youth empowerment.
Surfghana Collective is a Non-Profit Organization legally registered in Ghana in December 2017 with the Registration number CG123112017 and Tax Identification Number C0010050337 and Incoporated under the Companies Act 1963 (ACT 179).
