Mombasa Channel Surf Break

Mombasa Channel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 4.08° S 39.68° E

Issued: 8 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mombasa Channel sea temperature is
27.8° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, SE swell with 736 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mombasa Channel this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mombasa Channel in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 17th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
2
3
1
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)
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.7
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
2.2
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
1.9
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
108
66
95
88
87
160
136
145
96
57
75
233
373
458
558
429
465
736
660
591
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
25
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
30
S
20
S
20
SSW
25
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
00:17AM2.44m
12:53PM3.04m
1:26AM2.53m
1:49PM3.29m
2:24AM2.66m
2:41PM3.53m
3:17AM2.80m
3:30PM3.72m
4:05AM2.93m
4:18PM3.82m
4:52AM3.01m
5:05PM3.83m
5:39AM3.06m
5:51PM3.74m
Low Tide
6:14AM0.99m
7:25PM0.88m
7:13AM0.87m
8:21PM0.64m
8:07AM0.72m
9:12PM0.43m
8:58AM0.58m
9:59PM0.27m
9:47AM0.47m
10:45PM0.18m
10:35AM0.41m
11:30PM0.16m
11:24AM0.43m
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
 mm
3
1
2
2
3
1
3
4
2
11
6
3
12
4
Temp °C
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
25
26
Feels °C
26
25
26
25
25
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
26
25
25
26
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.1
SE
11
1.6
SE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
SE
9
1.7
ESE
9
2
SE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.9
ESE
9
Energy kJ
158
108
66
37
27
24
6
26
26
26
29
38
5
306
300
449
429
465
607
537
591
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
5
5
12
6
6
6
5
7
7
7
26
23
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
16
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
3
2
5
7
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
4
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.6
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.9
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.1
S
5
2.2
SE
9
2.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
15
6
95
88
87
160
136
145
96
57
75
233
373
458
558
55
736
660
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
1
2
4
1
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2184
187
1751
2184
187
2366
2205
2161
1753
2205
296
2522
2161
187
2522
2184
187
2457
2205
187
187
Best forecast wave conditions in Kenya
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Kenya
Rating
(10 max)
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
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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