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Malindi Bay Surf Guide

Malindi Bay in Kenya is an exposed beach break that has very consistent waves. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Handles onshore winds better than most spots The best swell direction is from the east southeast. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for - Rips / undertow - Pollution.

Malindi Bay Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Beach1
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent
84°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Malindi Bay:

The best conditions reported for surf at Malindi Bay occur when a East-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Malindi Bay (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Malindi Bay with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 11% of the time in November while 89% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
11%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
89%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Malindi Bay Location Map

Interactive Malindi Bay surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Malindi Bay is Malindi Airport (MYD) in Kenya, which is 4 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Malindi Bay is Moi International (Mombasa) Airport (MBA), also in Kenya, 110 km (68 miles) away.

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Malindi Bay Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 00:50 Local Time
Tuesday 29
0AM3AM6AM9AM
Wave (ft)
3.5
SE
3
SE
3.5
SE
3
SE
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (mph)
10
10
10
10
Wind State cross cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off

Swell History at Malindi Bay

Surf stats for Malindi Bay, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Malindi Bay

Wind stats for Malindi Bay, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Malindi Bay Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 4 votes.
  • Overall:1.0
  • Quality on a good day:1.8
  • Consistency of Surf:2.5
  • Difficulty Level:1.5
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:2.3
  • Crowds:2.8
  • ...

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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Cemore from Kenya
“Very fickle, not worth investing time to visiting.”

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