Mombasa Channel
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Beaches are lined with resorts and private residences. Locals are great capitalists with ample shopping opportunities and guide services. Photo safaris can be arranged to Tsavo East Wildlife Refuge or Shimba Hills.
Atmosphere:
Beautiful coast, warm water and weather and huge cargo ships slipping by you as they head in and out of Mombasa harbor.
Additional Info:
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.
Location
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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.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 6ft-8ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution, Sharks
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