Surf spot

Mchinga outer left

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Country: Tanzania
Coordinates: -9.7163, 39.7539

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.3	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	2	2	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8
Wave direction	E	E	E	ENE	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	6.2	6.5	6.2	6.2	6	5.9	5.8	5.5	5.6	5.8	6	5.9	6	6.3	6.4	5.3	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.8	6.2	6.5	6.6	6	5.8	6	6.4	6.6	6.5	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	7	6.7	6.9	6.9	7	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7	7.2	7	7	7.1	7.1	7.1	7.2	7	7
Wave energy (kJ)	86	86	98	80	83	73	64	59	56	52	51	54	55	49	51	48	42	40	37	37	37	37	38	37	38	42	49	57	61	77	85	110	166	234	275	283	306	329	359	366	358	349	346	351	351	361	297	295	257	354	356	356	341	331	322	306
Wind speed (km/h)	10.2	5.8	5.4	9.7	17	17.8	15.7	13.9	6.9	6.5	6.1	9.2	15.9	16.8	11.9	9.1	6.6	6.5	6.6	8.5	12.3	16.3	11.9	9.1	7.9	7.2	6.5	10.5	15.2	13.3	15.3	13.1	14.8	15.6	17	17.2	18.7	19.2	11.4	10.6	10	13.7	13.4	16.1	17.5	16.7	10.8	10.3	8.1	7.2	5.4	13.5	17	14.8	11.9	12.3
Wind direction	SEOnshore	SCross-on	SCross-on	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	EOnshore	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on

Mchinga Outer Left, Tanzania is a relatively remote left-hand reef break on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast, best known for producing long, clean, peeling waves when conditions line up. It sits off the Mchinga area north of Lindi and is part of a coastline that still feels wild and lightly surfed.

What it’s like

Wave type: Left-hand reef break
Quality: Can be very good on the right swell, with open-face sections and a fast, clean line
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on size and reef exposure
Crowds: Usually minimal due to its remote location

Conditions

Swell: Works best with consistent Indian Ocean swell
Wind: Offshore or light winds are ideal; strong winds can make it less clean
Tide: Tidal sensitivity can be important, with certain tides making the reef more user-friendly than others
Bottom: Reef, so sharp, shallow sections are likely

Access and setting

The spot is in a low-development, coastal environment, so getting there may involve rough roads, local transport, or boat access depending on your route and season.
Because it’s remote, it’s wise to plan for limited facilities, bring supplies, and check local conditions carefully.

Overall vibe

Mchinga Outer Left is the kind of wave that appeals to surfers looking for uncrowded, tropical reef-break surf away from mainstream surf destinations. When it’s on, it can offer a memorable session in a beautiful but rugged part of Tanzania.