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 03 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mombasa Channel sea temperature is
27.6° 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 3 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Friday (Jun 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 Tuesday (Jun 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 5th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 9th 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 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wed
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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)
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
SE
7
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
302
250
224
201
179
179
140
128
65
244
266
296
290
290
284
276
300
287
258
247
219
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
6:26AM2.71m
6:30PM3.19m
7:04AM2.64m
7:07PM3.04m
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
Low Tide
00:20AM0.60m
12:07PM0.90m
00:55AM0.69m
12:45PM1.01m
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
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
 mm
1
2
2
1
2
2
Temp °C
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
Feels °C
27
27
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
10
1.3
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
0.1
S
11
1.3
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
302
250
224
201
179
179
140
128
65
244
266
296
290
290
284
276
300
2
258
247
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
7
7
6
6
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
SE
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
3
7
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.9
SE
7
0.2
S
6
1.4
SE
9
1.3
ESE
8
Energy kJ
7
3
3
2
65
2
287
219
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
2184
187
187
187
187
2524
187
187
187
2161
187
187
2161
2184
187
1753
1753
187
187
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)
5
4
5
5
5
9
9
7
9
9
8
6
8
7
6
7
6
5
7
9
5
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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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