Surf Forecasts:
Praia de Zavora surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Zavora this week:
The surf forecast for Praia de Zavora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Zavora in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 14th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Zavora over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 14 | S 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 |
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207 | 158 | 124 | 116 | 121 | 113 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 55 | 151 | 256 | 238 | 178 | 200 | 246 | 257 | 319 | 146 | 112 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.78m | 10:46PM1.90m | 11:16AM1.81m | 11:59PM1.99m | 12:26PM1.92m | 1:02AM2.11m | 1:26PM2.06m | 1:57AM2.24m | 2:18PM2.22m | 2:46AM2.35m | 3:06PM2.35m | 3:33AM2.42m | 3:53PM2.45m | 4:17AM2.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:16PM0.79m | 5:09AM0.84m | 5:32PM0.73m | 6:20AM0.73m | 6:40PM0.60m | 7:19AM0.59m | 7:38PM0.44m | 8:11AM0.44m | 8:31PM0.30m | 8:58AM0.31m | 9:19PM0.19m | 9:43AM0.21m | 10:06PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 |
207 | 158 | 124 | 116 | 121 | 113 | 71 | 30 | 25 | 55 | 151 | 256 | 238 | 178 | 90 | 246 | 141 | 319 | 146 | 112 | 245 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | S 5 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | ESE 9 | S 14 | ESE 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 4 |
21 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 65 | 43 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 200 | 54 | 257 | 26 | 28 | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 7 | S 7 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | ESE 10 | NE 4 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | S 7 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 |
4 | 17 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 38 | 54 | 25 | 39 | 19 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 47 | — | 16 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 2 | NE 3 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 8 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 58 | 63 | 81 | 723 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 480 | 63 | 347 | 0 | 723 | 58 | 58 | 723 | 63 | 63 | 567 | 58 |
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Information about the Praia de Zavora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia de Zavora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Zavora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Zavora surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Praia de Zavora) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Praia de Zavora may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Praia de Zavora is 74 km (46 miles) from the city of Inhambane. If you plan a holiday in Inhambane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Inhambane. Inhambane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










