High Surf Warning
Large waves up to 2.9m expected at Mawi. Peak conditions around 9:00 PM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Max: 2.9m
Peak: 9:00 PM
Mawi is a swell magnet, breaking from chest-high up to double overhead and changing character with the size. At head-high or smaller, it peaks into a classic A-frame with both lefts and rights (mid ti...
Mawi surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
Left
Reef Type
Reef
Swell Window
S-SW
Wave Type
Hollow, Punchy
Best Wind
E
Best Tide
Rising, High
Crowd
Usually lightly crowded (often under a dozen surfers even at peak times) since the spot's intensity deters inexperienced crowds.
Vibe
Respectful, no-frills vibe among experienced surfers; generally relaxed when small.
Local Tips
- •Aim for mid tide for the best barrel potential
- •Avoid the inside 'surgeon's table' section of the reef at low tide unless you're an expert
Hazards
Powerful WavesSharp ReefStrong Currents
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
1:30 PM
Water: 28°C
Waves
2.5mDouble Overhead
Period
10.27sGood period
Wind
21.2 km/hOnshore
Tide
2.787m
Low · 07:49High · 13:53
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Location & Access
Access Information
Rough 30–45 min ride west of Kuta (last 3 km is a potholed dirt road, IDR 10k access fee). Paddle out from the beach; a couple of basic warungs are on site.
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