Best surf beaches in Sierra Leone, 2026
7 surf beaches in Sierra Leone that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Bureh Beach
Bureh, Sierra Leone
Best-known surf-oriented beach near Freetown and a major backpacker/local weekend stop.
2OBI 7.5+
Bureh Beach
Bureh Town, Sierra Leone
Main surf hub on the southern peninsula and a strong beach for active travelers.
Fairo Coastal Community Beach
Fairo, Sierra Leone
Community-linked coastal beach catchment associated with Fairo/Soro Gbema tourism activity.
4OBI 7.5+
Mano River Mouth Beach
Sulima, Sierra Leone
Border-area Atlantic beach landscape tied to the Mano River coastal system near Liberia.
5OBI 7.5+
Moa-Mano Spit Beach
Sulima, Sierra Leone
Low-profile spit and barrier-beach landscape between the Moa and Mano coastal systems.
Sulima Beach
Sulima, Sierra Leone
Remote golden Atlantic beach at Sierra Leone's southeastern tip near the Moa River mouth.
7OBI 7.5+
Sulima South Beach
Sulima, Sierra Leone
Open Atlantic-facing stretch south of town valued for solitude and rolling surf.