By Anonymous , 12-07-2010

No surf in Kenya - Been cruising the Kenyan coast for the past 3 months and can tell you that there is absolutely no surf there. Well if you like 1-2ft dribblers then its all for you. Even went down when the charts were showing 3mt plus swell and offshore winds and found nothing.....cruised outer reefs , sandbars , points and nothing bigger than 2 ft. The only things bigger than 2 ft are the Tiger sharks and Zambezi's which lurk around.Dont waste your time here...try other wave rich destinations

By cris@pieminister.co.uk , 16-02-2007

surf in kenya in september / october - Hi Everyone

how'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?

cheers

cris

By Kiambiroiro , 10-02-2007

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

By Big Ricky , 06-02-2007

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.

By TomyBanks13@hotmail.co.uk , 26-11-2006

Help Too!! - Hi there ime a surfer from devon realy looking forward to traveling to Kenya in february/march! Will hopeyully get down to the coast and it would be awesome to catch some waves, but am not realy sure where to start!It sounds like there r some waves by other comments which is awesome but what should i look for? does anyone Know where the waves will break best? R rivermouths the best place to look for bends in the reefs and good banks? is there a crazy shark factor or is there no need to worry!! Would realy apreciate any info or help!
Thanku!

By TomyBanks13@hotmail.co.uk , 26-11-2006

Help Too!! - Hi thee ime a surfer from devon realy looking forward to traveling to Kenya in february march! Will hopeyully get down to the coast and it would be awesome to catch some waves, but am not realy sure where to start!It sounds like there r some waves by other comments which is awesome but what should i look for? does anyone Know where the waves will break best? R rivermouths the best place to look for bends in the reefs and good banks? is there a crazy shark factor or is there no need to worry!! Would realy apreciate any info or help!
Thanku!

By pigo , 25-03-2006

surf at lamu kenya - If going to Lamu island in the wet season id take a board if ones available, there is a nice left point{sand over rock/reef} off Manda island just accross the channel from Shella beach Lamu.
if you go to the ruins on Manda island walk to the beach just passed the ruins and there is a left and right reef break out the front.
also Shella beach at the entrance to the channel.
Plenty of history and culture in Lamu, worth a visit.
I flew over the coast south of Mombassa and saw some good setups close to shore with vehicle access, one out the front of a quarry.
good luck.

By from_hero_to_zero@hotmail.com , 13-03-2006

help! - hi i am a 17 yr old bodyboarder from england i am going to stay with friends in nairobi for the whole of december and am going to mombassa (malindi if need be) for about a week of this time...i love surfing and really want to be able to have a surf there i am not bothered if it is not a perfect barrel or 10ft wave i JUST WANNA SURF IN A COOL PLACE!
anyhelp wuold be grateful as in easiest accesible waves from mombassa and most safe..preferably bach brake as never surfed reef b4) just add my email addy if u can help cheers
from_hero_to_zero@hotmail.com
photos wud also be great!
cheers james

By des_1981@yahoo.co.uk , 10-02-2006

Im here until July 11th, has anyone got a board? - Hello, Names Daniel and ive been in Mombasa since January 5th, Im working out here until July 11th and would love to catch some of the local waves. Stupid me did not bring my surfboard over from England (Brighton) so every morning when i catch te ferry across all i can do is dribble at the waves out on the port entrance! Does anyone have a board out here ican borrow or buy!!!! PLEASE

By leobatter@yahoo.com , 19-07-2005

Hopin for waves! - Stoked! Being sent to Kenya for work and find out there IS some surf there.Staying at The Tamarind Gardens (Nth Coast), any waves nearby?? Sharks REALLY that heavy!? Any place in Mombassa to buy surf gear (tropical wax etc) or should I bring a pile down for you locals? Sounds like some fun outer reefs, see you guys out there!