Dinos Left surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 CAT
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Dinos Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dinos Left sea temperature is
28.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dinos Left this week:

The surf forecast for Dinos Left over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dinos Left in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 21st Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dinos Left over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the N by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.7
SE
1.3
ESE
1.4
SE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)988888887888888678888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1150741700390230274158117969110811110510311268148240270302302
Wind
(km/h)
35
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NE
15
ESE
10
E
10
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
ESE
20
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19AM
2.72
5:32PM
2.68
5:50AM
2.74
6:01PM
2.65
6:21AM
2.69
6:32PM
2.57
6:54AM
2.58
7:06PM
2.44
7:31AM
2.41
7:45PM
2.26
8:15AM
2.19
8:34PM
2.05
9:19AM
1.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:10PM
0.14
11:27AM
0.18
11:40PM
0.12
11:58AM
0.20
12:10AM
0.15
12:29PM
0.28
12:42AM
0.24
1:03PM
0.40
1:18AM
0.38
1:41PM
0.57
2:00AM
0.57
2:28PM
0.78
2:56AM
0.79
3:39PM
0.99
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
Sunrise-5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11-
Sunset--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:28--6:28--6:28
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--1------------------
Temp. °C262625252625252626262626262627262728272727
Feels °C (?)212221222624242827272726272627252929272826
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Information about the Dinos Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dinos Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dinos Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dinos Left 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 (Dinos Left) 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 Dinos Left 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.

Dinos Left is 17 km (11 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.

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