Surf Forecasts:
Mombasa Channel surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,033 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mombasa Channel this week:
The surf forecast for Mombasa Channel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mombasa Channel in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mombasa Channel over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 443 | 354 | 339 | 293 | 316 | 322 | 315 | 267 | 261 | 254 | 254 | 267 | 338 | 330 | 364 | 324 | 292 | 248 | 338 | 541 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:27AM2.12m | 2:27PM2.68m | 3:07AM2.38m | 3:07PM2.92m | 3:38AM2.65m | 3:40PM3.13m | 4:05AM2.90m | 4:10PM3.30m | 4:32AM3.13m | 4:39PM3.42m | 4:59AM3.32m | 5:08PM3.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM1.25m | 7:56AM1.35m | 9:02PM0.99m | 8:48AM1.11m | 9:32PM0.75m | 9:25AM0.87m | 9:59PM0.53m | 9:58AM0.64m | 10:25PM0.36m | 10:28AM0.45m | 10:49PM0.23m | 10:58AM0.31m | 11:14PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 18 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 443 | 354 | 339 | 293 | 4 | 322 | 315 | 267 | 261 | 5 | 254 | 267 | 3 | 330 | 284 | 4 | 292 | 248 | 24 | 541 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 18 | S 17 | E 15 | — | S 15 | E 15 | S 7 | E 17 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 27 | 55 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | E 17 | E 17 | E 15 | E 14 | S 21 | S 10 | S 10 | E 19 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | S 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 316 | — | — | — | — | 254 | — | 8 | 338 | 8 | 364 | 324 | — | — | 338 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2457 | 2205 | 187 | 187 | 2205 | 187 | 2268 | 2161 | 2213 | 2458 | 2213 | 2524 | 2525 | 2522 | 1753 | 1753 | 187 | 187 | 2268 | 2161 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mombasa Channel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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