Maravi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, Maravi is in a bit of a flat spell. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf. The waves that show up are tiny, under 3 feet, and the period is short, mostly between 5 and 7 seconds, so they lack any real push. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least a dip won’t be a shock to the system.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Sunday, September 6th. The wind is glassy out of the SW, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 67, so it’s not much to write home about, but it’s the first surfable wave we’ve seen. It’s still very ordinary, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Maravi, it’s a chance to get wet.

The next morning, Monday, September 7th, is also glassy, but the swell drops back to 2ft, so it’s even smaller.

We get another similar window on the morning of Thursday, September 10th. The swell is 3ft from the WNW, period 7 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is a bit better at 74, but still weak. Same story the next morning, Friday, September 11th, with 3ft and glassy conditions.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Saturday, September 12th. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and the swell is 3ft from the WNW with a 7-second period. The combined energy is 81, still weak, but it’s the most consistent and cleanest window in the entire 16-day forecast. For a beginner spot, this is the best on offer. The waves are small, but the conditions will be clean as a whistle.

Beyond that, the swell fades away again. The whole period is a struggle for size, so don’t expect any barrels. It’s a long stretch of tiny surf with only a few brief, clean windows for a paddle.

Rusty.

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