Mawi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of surf kicking off this Saturday morning at Mawi. This is a reef setup, so it’s one for the advanced crew only. The water’s sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are looking real good. Saturday morning brings a clean 5ft SSW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SE, keeping things clean. The wave energy is strong (1441). This is proper groundswell, and on a reef like Mawi, that long period will translate into some nice, powerful lines. That same afternoon, it bumps up to 6ft from the SW, with the period stretching to 17 seconds, and the energy pushing up to 1980. Quality stuff.

Sunday is the standout of this first week. Morning sees a 7ft SSW swell, still a very long 16-second period, with light cross-off winds and a wave energy of 2260. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s got that long period push that makes paddling out a bit easier between sets. This is the best on offer for the first week. The afternoon holds similar size and energy, though the wind picks up a little.

Monday and Tuesday keep the momentum going with 6ft to 6ft SSW/SW swells, still with good periods and clean conditions, though the energy starts to dip a little. From Wednesday into the weekend, the swell size holds or even builds, but the wind gets stronger, hitting 15-19 mph from the SE. While it’s cross-off, the fresh breeze will make things a bit more challenging. The surf is still there, but the quality drops off. By Thursday the 7th, we’re looking at 10ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, but that’s paired with a moderate breeze, and the wave energy is massive (4171). That’s big, powerful stuff, and only for experts.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. After a bit of a lull in quality, the 10th of August (Monday) is where the real magic might happen. The morning shows a 5ft SSW swell with an incredibly long period of 21 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is very strong at 4464. But the afternoon is the real standout for the whole 16-day window. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW, with a 20-second period, and the combined energy sits at a massive 9978. That’s an enormous amount of power. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the SSE, so it should be clean. This is for experienced surfers only, and it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it could be the session of the month.

The days following that big pulse on the 10th and 11th still hold good size but with more moderate winds, and the energy slowly drops. By the 14th and 15th, we’re back to more manageable 4ft to 7ft swells, but the periods are still long, so there’s always potential.

Overall, the first weekend is the most reliable, clean fun. The 10th of August is the big promise, but it’s a long way out. The rest of the fortnight is a mixed bag of big, windy swells and cleaner, smaller windows. Keep your wetsuit handy.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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