Mombasa Channel surfForecast / Kenya / Kenya

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Monday 15 Dec 2025 EAT
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Mombasa Channel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mombasa Channel sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mombasa Channel this week:

The surf forecast for Mombasa Channel over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mombasa Channel in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 22nd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mombasa Channel over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)788888888887109999991010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1414132443595788847260443686106106161133133142154
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
5
SSE
5
SSW
20
ESE
5
E
0
NNW
20
E
15
ENE
5
NNE
20
ENE
15
E
5
S
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
WNW
20
E
15
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
glassononcrossononglassoncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:49AM
2.91
2:19PM
2.41
2:31AM
3.05
3:00PM
2.51
3:07AM
3.18
3:37PM
2.62
3:42AM
3.29
4:11PM
2.70
4:15AM
3.37
4:44PM
2.77
4:48AM
3.41
5:17PM
2.81
5:20AM
3.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
1.11
8:19AM
0.98
7:59PM
1.03
8:59AM
0.83
8:40PM
0.94
9:34AM
0.70
9:17PM
0.85
10:08AM
0.59
9:52PM
0.79
10:40AM
0.51
10:26PM
0.74
11:12AM
0.46
10:59PM
0.73
11:45AM
0.45
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07
Sunset6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------112-82-41-4--41
Temp. °C292729292729292729292729292728292729282728
Feels °C (?)303131303130302931303032313031303030282827
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Information about the Mombasa Channel Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mombasa Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mombasa Channel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mombasa Channel 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 (Mombasa Channel) 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 Mombasa Channel 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.

Mombasa Channel is 5 km (3 miles) from Mombasa. If you plan a holiday in Kenya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mombasa. Mombasa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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