Surf spot

Mchinga beach

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Country: Tanzania
Coordinates: -9.7314, 39.7204

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.9	1	1.1	1.4	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	2	2	2.1	2.1	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	2	2	2	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7
Wave direction	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	6	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.1	6.2	5.9	5.6	5.8	5.9	6	6	6	6	6	5.3	5.3	5.5	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.5	6.6	6.7	5.7	6.1	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.9	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7.3	7.3	7	7	7	7.1	7.2	7	7.2	7.3	7	7	7.1	7	7.1	7	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	89	102	109	112	108	78	71	67	62	58	54	56	57	52	50	45	42	40	37	37	37	37	38	37	38	39	46	55	59	70	82	119	186	297	329	325	337	356	415	437	434	410	390	372	354	337	339	366	398	398	387	351	334	308	290	292
Wind speed (km/h)	10.2	5.8	5.4	9.4	17.4	18.5	15.6	14.5	10.3	6	5.6	9.5	15.9	17.8	11.9	8	7.6	6.4	9.7	11.8	15.3	18	12.2	9	8.9	7.8	8.1	11.2	14.8	16.3	12.2	13	13.7	16.3	10.1	15	18.6	17.8	11.1	9.7	11.8	12.9	11.6	17.3	18.2	17.1	11.7	10.2	10.4	10.7	7.7	15.7	15.5	16.5	15.5	13.3
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Mchinga Beach, Tanzania is a quiet, relatively undeveloped stretch of coast north of Lindi on Tanzania’s southern Indian Ocean shoreline. It’s not a widely famous surf destination, which is part of its appeal: you can expect a remote, uncrowded feel with long sandy beach breaks and a more local, adventurous surf experience.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach break
Best for: Intermediate surfers looking for a low-key, uncrowded setup; advanced surfers may enjoy the exploration aspect
Consistency: Seasonal, depending on Indian Ocean swell and wind conditions
Crowds: Usually very light
Conditions: Can be affected by shifting sandbanks, meaning the quality and shape of the waves can change often

Best time to surf

The best surf conditions in Tanzania’s south coast generally tend to be during the swell season influenced by Indian Ocean weather systems, often around: - April to October for more reliable swell and cleaner conditions - Wind can make or break the session, so early mornings are often best

What to expect

A laid-back fishing-village atmosphere
Minimal surf infrastructure
Beautiful tropical scenery and warm water
Potentially limited access, amenities, and rescue support

Travel notes

Bring your own gear if possible
Check tides, winds, and local advice before paddling out
Respect local beach users and fishing activity
It’s a good idea to travel with a boat/driver or local guide if you’re exploring the area