Maravi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ our way for Maravi.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. The next couple of weeks are lookin’ pretty bleak for any sort of decent surf. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions starin’ us in the face. For the first week and a half, from now through to around the 18th of July, the forecast is full of small, short-period, weak windswell and messy winds. You’re lookin’ at a lot of days where the swell is under 3 ft, wind is either cross or onshore, and the wave energy is weak, often sitting below 100 (99 or less). The water temp is sittin’ at about 82°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a little something for the skin, but it won’t get you excited about the surf.

There’s one little flicker of hope way down the line, but it’s a long wait. The only period that even sniffs a “surfable” nod is the morning of Sunday the 19th of July. We’ll get a long-period WNW groundswell around 3 ft, with a period of 8 seconds and moderate energy of 123. The wind is a light offshore from the SSW at 6 mph, and that’ll keep the surface clean. It’s not a standout by any means – still pretty ordinary – but compared to the rest of this dry spell, it’s the best on offer. Because that swell is long-period (8 seconds) it’ll have a bit more push and shape, but this is a beginner-friendly break so the size is fine.

After that, the 20th of July morning drops right back down to tiny 2 ft swell and weak energy of 27, and we’re back in the doldrums.

So, the story here is: get ready for a long, flat, choppy run. Don’t bother paddling out until the morning of Sunday the 19th. Even then, keep your expectations on the floor – it’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now? Don’t bother waxin’ up.

Rusty.

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