Fly or drive into Mombasa, use ferry to cross to south shore. You can see the break from the ferry as it breaks at the mouth of the harbor entrance. Access is a long paddle from the southside.
While the barrier reef in Kenya is better for diving, there are some waves. This wave is easily visible from the ferry building on Mombasa Island. It is where the barrier reef bends around to form a natural entrance for the ships coming and going from the harbor. Reef is large with many sections and shifting peaks. Rights are prefered and the prevailing south wind blows offshore as they wrap around. No one around with short shoulders and long lines all over the place. A bit chaotic but could be fun. Sharks could be a problem due to the real deep water right off the reef.
Overview
Atmosphere
Beautiful coast, warm water and weather and huge cargo ships slipping by you as they head in and out of Mombasa harbor.
comment by cris@pieminister.co.uk, 2007-02-16 15:13:31
surf in kenya in september / october
Hi Everyonehow's it going?I'm getting hitched in september (woohoo) and we're looking at honeymoon spots, with Kenya right up on the list, apart from a lack of surf? (more important to me than my missus, funnily enough)have you got any thoughts on it, or any advice you can give?cheerscris
comment by Kiambiroiro, 2007-02-10 10:51:18
Be Good
Hey Boy,You got yourself a few questions to think about.Mombasa is not far for me. I travel regularly although am not from there.This means be extra nice to them who are from there. I know there are a few who dislike european surfers.If you are good though, they should not hasstle you and may even watch to learn yes?If you travel with friends maybe find your own quite wave, but if not, then don't, too many things to worry about alone.If you are good, no problems, if not, just be carefull and extra nice.But do not panic, I'm sure you will have fun.Have a nice time.K
comment by Big Ricky, 2007-02-06 09:24:05
Advice
Hi Tomy. There is amazing surf here in kenya, I have had numerous days of double over head barrels similar to Indonesia and Fiji but uncrowded. It could be quite large so I hope you have bought a step-up board for the bigger days. Maybe a 6'5 or 6'8. I even have a 7'0 for some days, it gets a lot of use some years. There are so many good waves out here, most coastal towns I have visited have some good beach and reef set-ups, the best ones I will not divulge.
comment by cris@pieminister.co.uk, 2007-02-16 15:13:31