Mawi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot on the menu, and it’s a reef setup that knows how to handle a proper swell, but you’ve gotta be sharp to surf it.

The pattern kicks off with a solid, long-period groundswell from the southwest. This isn’t weak energy; we’re talking a serious push of power with combined energy readings in the thousands (3700+), which is strong to very strong. The water temperature is sitting at 80°F, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action starts on Tuesday, the 8th of September. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE, blowing at 12 mph – that’s going to keep the surface clean. This is a reef break, so that long period energy is going to wrap in nicely, offering up some well-shaped, powerful lines. The standouts here are the Wednesday, the 9th of September, with the swell jumping to 8 ft from the SSW (16 seconds), and Tuesday the 22nd of September, which is a real eye-popper. That Tuesday sees a big jump to 12 ft from the SSW with an 18-second period and combined energy hitting over 7600. That is serious, expert-level only, and it’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s promising.

Most of the period is filled with waves in the 5 ft to 8 ft range, with that cross-off wind holding steady. The Friday the 18th of September morning and afternoon look particularly sweet. The swell drops to a more manageable 5-6 ft from the SSW, but the wind drops to a light breeze of 6 mph, making for glassy, nearly perfect conditions. That’s a true gem for experienced surfers looking for a clean session without the crowd being too crazy.

There is a slight dip in size around the 19th and 20th, with swell dropping to 5 ft, but it’s still rideable. The whole run is fairly consistent, so you won’t be staring at flat water. Just remember, this is a reef break for advanced surfers, and with that long-period swell, the sets will have some punch and the lulls between them will be longer, making the paddle out a bit easier. Crowds are only a sometimes thing here, so you’ve got a good chance of snagging some waves.

There are no gaps without surf to speak of; the swell keeps rolling in.

Rusty, signing off.

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