
Surf Forecasts:
Mawi surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,146 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mawi this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Mawi in the next 16 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawi over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Mawi has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week is a bit of a grind. From Friday the 24th of July right through to Wednesday the 30th, the surf is there but it's wrapped up in cross-off winds and middling energy levels. The swell direction is mostly SSW, which is a good angle for this spot, and the periods are nice and long, hitting 15 to 17 seconds at times. That means proper groundswell with good shape, but the combined energy is only moderate, sitting between 837 and 1162. The winds are steady out of the SE and ESE at 15 to 22 mph – that cross-off keeps 'em clean, but it's not the glassy offshore we dream about. Honestly, the scores are low for a reason; it's just not coming together properly. There's a real standout hiding in the second week, so be patient.
Now, let's talk about the game changer. Starting Saturday the 1st of August, the energy really starts to pump. By Sunday the 2nd of August, we're looking at a solid 8 ft of SSW groundswell with a 17 to 18 second period. The combined energy is in the 3000s – that's strong, powerful water moving around. The wind is still cross-off from the SE but lighter at 9 to 12 mph. That makes it a proper, powerful reef wave. For the experienced crew – and I mean only experienced surfers – this is the standout window of the whole forecast. And it gets even better. Monday the 3rd of August into Tuesday the 4th of August sees the swell dropping just a touch to 6 ft to 7 ft, but the wind eases off with a light breeze from the SSE. The combined energy is still very strong at over 2000. The real treat is that the conditions are described as "excellent for experienced surfers," which is the best call we get. This is your window, folks. Get on it.
For the brave souls out there, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are pumping with big 8 ft swell and serious power, but that is strictly for experts. The crowds at Mawi can be "sometimes" an issue, but when the swell gets this size and quality, expect a few more folks out there. It's an exposed reef break, so it's handling that SSW swell perfectly.
After that blast, the energy tapers off through the second week. Thursday the 6th of August has another burst with a very long 19-second period and 4 ft swell in the morning, correcting to 6 ft in the afternoon. The wind stays light and cross-off, so it'll still be clean and fun for the advanced crew. By Saturday the 8th of August, we're back to smaller but still clean conditions.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is frustrating. You see the swell, you see the period, but the wind and the scores just aren't there. The real deal is that stretch from Saturday the 1st of August through to Tuesday the 4th of August. That's your best chance for some pumping, clean, powerful SSW groundswell. Don't sleep on it.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
421 | 404 | 575 | 706 | 602 | 827 | 790 | 1065 | 604 | 517 | 627 | 480 | 318 | 377 | 600 | 763 | 777 | 722 | 480 | 758 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:07PM1.38m | 5:54AM2.01m | 8:35PM1.45m | 7:26AM2.04m | 9:33PM1.60m | 8:33AM2.15m | 10:06PM1.75m | 9:21AM2.30m | 10:33PM1.91m | 10:00AM2.44m | 10:59PM2.07m | 10:34AM2.55m | 11:25PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:07PM0.99m | 10:24PM1.23m | 1:55PM0.91m | 00:28AM1.32m | 3:00PM0.75m | 2:11AM1.25m | 3:42PM0.58m | 3:10AM1.12m | 4:14PM0.44m | 3:52AM0.98m | 4:43PM0.31m | 4:28AM0.85m | 5:10PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
421 | 346 | 575 | 706 | 602 | 362 | 286 | 269 | 218 | 83 | 147 | 130 | 318 | 318 | 600 | 763 | 777 | 722 | 480 | 752 | 702 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 26 | SW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
178 | 404 | 187 | 30 | 41 | 40 | 55 | 33 | 198 | 114 | 85 | 177 | 99 | 72 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 178 | 288 | 758 | 659 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | — | — | SW 16 | — | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 20 | — | SW 24 |
40 | 40 | 13 | — | — | 40 | — | 15 | 46 | 81 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 256 | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 |
192 | 149 | 183 | 335 | 326 | 827 | 790 | 1065 | 604 | 517 | 627 | 480 | 300 | 377 | 353 | 260 | 261 | 189 | 131 | 161 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 64 | 33 | 34 | 64 | 47 | 34 | 64 | 32 | 34 | 64 | 47 | 46 | 64 | 47 | 60 | 63 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
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Information about the Mawi Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mawi provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mawi can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mawi surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Mawi) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Mawi may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Mawi is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Praya. If you plan a holiday in South Coast of Lombok, look for hotels and other accommodation in Praya. Praya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










