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Watamu Bay surfForecast / Kenya / Kenya
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 22 Jan 2025 EAT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Watamu Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Watamu Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Watamu Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 24th Jan) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Watamu Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 119 | 127 | 124 | 81 | 142 | 98 | 322 | 192 | 443 | 244 | 306 | 412 | 216 | 185 | 344 | 171 | 144 | 167 | 107 | 85 | 104 | 58 | 57 | 78 | 62 | 64 | 90 | 56 | 79 | 102 | 114 | 114 | 114 | 283 | 123 | 245 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:41PM 2.34 | 9:49AM 1.82 | 11:01PM 2.25 | 11:57AM 1.68 | 12:42AM 2.30 | 1:55PM 1.78 | 1:57AM 2.48 | 2:52PM 1.99 | 2:48AM 2.73 | 3:31PM 2.22 | 3:29AM 2.98 | 4:05PM 2.47 | 4:05AM 3.21 | 4:38PM 2.71 | 4:41AM 3.37 | 5:10PM 2.93 | 5:16AM 3.44 | 5:44PM 3.10 | 5:51AM 3.41 | 6:18PM 3.21 | 6:27AM 3.28 | 6:54PM 3.23 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:57PM 0.99 | 4:19AM 1.26 | 3:50PM 1.18 | 6:15AM 1.27 | 5:26PM 1.29 | 7:56AM 1.10 | 7:11PM 1.22 | 8:50AM 0.85 | 8:18PM 1.04 | 9:28AM 0.60 | 9:06PM 0.82 | 10:01AM 0.37 | 9:47PM 0.59 | 10:33AM 0.17 | 10:25PM 0.40 | 11:04AM 0.03 | 11:02PM 0.25 | 11:35AM -0.05 | 11:40PM 0.17 | 12:06PM -0.05 | 12:19AM 0.18 | 12:39PM 0.02 | 1:00AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Watamu Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Watamu Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Watamu Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Watamu Bay 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 (Watamu Bay) 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 Watamu Bay 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.
Watamu Bay is 18 km (11 miles) from Malindi. If you plan a holiday in Kenya, look for hotels and other accommodation in Malindi. Malindi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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