Mawi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf at Mawi, an exposed reef break that needs a south-west swell and an experienced crew. This spot is fairly consistent, so it’s not one of those once-in-a-blue-moon setups. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We kick off Tuesday the 15th with a strong south-west groundswell pushing 6ft and a very long 15-second period. The combined swell energy is powerful, sitting around the 1500s. Problem is, the wind is a cross-offshore from the SE at 16 mph. It’s clean, but the tide and conditions are making it a bit marginal. You’ll get waves, but it’s not the pick of the window. Wednesday and Thursday look similar, with the swell holding around 6ft to 7ft, still with that cross-off breeze. The energy stays up, over 1300, so there’s plenty of push.

Friday the 18th is where we start to see a shift. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, still from the SSW, with a 14-second period. The wind eases to a light breeze from the SSE at 6 mph. This is looking much cleaner, and the combined energy is still a solid 1063. This is the first real standout for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 19th keeps the clean vibes with light winds again. The swell is a bit smaller, around 4ft to 5ft, but the energy is still decent (around 900 to 1000). It’s a good option for a fun session.

Now, keep your eyes on Sunday the 20th. The swell jumps back up to 7ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period. The combined swell energy climbs to 2154, which is very strong. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SE, cross-off. This is another standout morning for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon gets a bit breezier, so the morning is the go.

The start of the next week, Monday the 21st, has a similar story: 7ft, long-period swell, gentle cross-off winds. The energy is 1795. It’s a big, powerful wave. Tuesday the 22nd sees the swell dip, but we get a bit of a break.

Then, looking a bit further out, there’s a massive pulse showing for Sunday the 27th of September. The forecast shows a 12ft swell from the SSW, with an 18-second period. The combined swell energy is a massive 7174. This is a very, very big groundswell. The wind is cross-off at 13 mph. For a reef break, this is pure power. Only for experts. The week before that, from the 23rd to the 26th, we have consistent 7ft to 7ft swells with moderate cross-off winds, so there’s plenty to keep you busy.

The end of the run, Tuesday the 29th, looks tidy again. The swell drops to 6ft, but the wind goes light from the SE at 6 mph, making for clean conditions.

So, the standout sessions are Friday morning the 18th and Sunday morning the 20th for the best combo of clean conditions and solid swell. The big event on the 27th is one to watch, but it’s a long-range call and it’s for the brave only.

Rusty.

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