Mombasa Channel Surf Break
Lat Long: 4.08° S 39.68° E

Mombasa Channel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Mombasa Channel

Issued: 8 pm 05 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mombasa Channel sea temperature is
27.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Mombasa Channel surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 360 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 7th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 7th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Fri
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
SE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
154
69
244
249
314
301
356
360
307
293
281
275
244
182
155
99
92
155
149
160
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
7:47AM2.58m
7:49PM2.87m
8:37AM2.55m
8:40PM2.69m
9:36AM2.56m
9:43PM2.53m
10:43AM2.65m
10:59PM2.43m
11:50AM2.81m
00:17AM2.44m
12:53PM3.04m
1:26AM2.53m
1:49PM3.29m
Low Tide
1:33AM0.79m
1:29PM1.13m
2:16AM0.89m
2:24PM1.24m
3:06AM0.98m
3:35PM1.30m
4:05AM1.04m
4:59PM1.26m
5:10AM1.05m
6:19PM1.11m
6:14AM0.99m
7:25PM0.88m
7:13AM0.87m
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
 mm
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
Temp °C
26
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
Feels °C
28
29
27
28
27
28
28
28
29
27
26
27
25
26
26
25
25
25
24
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.6
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
0.1
S
11
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.5
E
8
1.3
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
154
154
61
244
249
314
301
356
307
293
2
275
244
6
5
5
12
36
149
54
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
16
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
Energy kJ
24
1
4
4
4
3
7
6
6
2
5
5
5
25
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
3
7
7
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.9
SE
7
0.3
SW
2
0.1
S
6
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
69
1
1
360
281
182
155
99
92
155
140
160
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
187
187
1753
1753
187
187
187
187
187
2205
296
2237
187
187
1753
187
1753
1753
1753
1753
1753
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Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
6
8
7
8
7
6
9
5
7
6
5
9
9
9
7
6
7
8
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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 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).

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.

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