Mawi Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.90° S 116.16° E

Mawi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mawi sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.4° 

Mawi surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mawi surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,277 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mawi this week:

The surf forecast for Mawi over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mawi in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 25th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mawi over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at your 16-day window for Mawi. Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: this ain't a great run for waves. The whole stretch is flagged with marginal surf and questionable tide conditions, and the wind is persistent from the southeast, putting it cross-offshore. That means the wave faces are getting bumped, not groomed. It's going to be a frustrating wait for something truly clean and rideable.

The first decent bump in energy doesn't show up until Saturday, July 26th, where we see a surge in the combined energy to 1241 (moderate energy) on the morning. The swell is coming from the SE at 8ft, but the period is short at 9 seconds. That's a windswell, not a groundswell, so it'll be lumpy and sectiony. By the afternoon, the energy jumps further to 1411 (strong energy), but the wave height hits 8ft. For a reef break like Mawi, that's getting into expert-only territory, especially with a 25 mph cross-off wind. The wind isn't letting up.

From Sunday, July 27th, through Wednesday, July 30th, the energy stays in the moderate range (726 to 1323). The swell direction shifts back to SSW, and the period improves to 13-17 seconds, which is nice groundswell, but the wind stays a stubborn 19 mph from the southeast. The waves will be there, but the quality will be poor. This is a setup that looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Now, the real standout, and the one that gets my heart pumping a little, is the first week of August. Starting Saturday, August 1st, the combined energy rockets to 2438 (strong energy) on the morning, reaching 2968 (strong energy) by the afternoon. The swell is from the SSW, a perfect match for Mawi's optimum direction, with a solid 7ft to 7ft and a very long period of 17-18 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The wind drops to 12 mph (moderate breeze), which is still cross-off, but much more manageable. This is the best on offer. The wave quality will be a lot better, with that long period energy wrapping into the reef. Keep in mind, with that long period, the sets will be widely spaced, making paddling out easier, but at this size, it's only for experienced surfers.

The standout peak is Tuesday, August 4th. The morning shows a massive combined energy of 4173 (very strong wave energy), with a 8ft SSW swell at a 17-second period. The water temp is a warm 80°, which is about average for the time of year. The wind is still a moderate 12 mph from the southeast. This is the biggest, most powerful swell of the outlook. This is for experts only. The paddle out will be a mission, but the drops will be memorable.

The energy stays strong through the first week of August, dropping back to the moderate range by the end of the window. So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for quality surf. The true standout is the window from August 1st through to around August 5th, with Tuesday, August 4th being the biggest and most powerful day. It's a long-range call, so it's promising but not a guarantee. Get your board ready for that first week of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
2.5
SE
9
2.4
SE
9
2.5
SE
9
2.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
621
630
342
269
404
575
811
602
989
904
1094
800
448
519
314
318
397
592
763
799
722
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
25
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
40
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
SE
30
ESE
35
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
30
ESE
Wind State
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
4:08PM1.52m
4:33AM2.09m
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
Low Tide
10:33AM0.95m
9:28PM1.06m
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
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6:31
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6:30
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6:12
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Temp °C
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24
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Feels °C
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24
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23
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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.

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