Bureh Beach
Freetown Peninsula · Sierra Leone
Right-hand point and beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
The country's main surf spot: a right at the river mouth plus beach peaks, there's a club. Best wind — NE/E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Right-hand point and beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 8.205, -13.166 |
FAQ
Is Bureh Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Bureh Beach works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Bureh Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#freetown-peninsula/bureh-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Freetown Peninsula
- Lumley Beach — City beach break, beginners
- Lakka — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- River No. 2 — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners