
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, S swell with 1,535 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mocambique this week:
The surf forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s heading our way for the next sixteen days.
First up, Monday the 10th of August kicks off with a solid 7ft to 7ft south swell, but the wind’s ugly – a cross-onshore chopping it up. Not the clean start we’d want. The real window opens on Tuesday afternoon, the 11th. The swell drops to a cleaner 6ft from the south, and the wind swings light and cross-offshore. The energy’s still got some punch (952 combined energy) and the conditions start looking much better.
Wednesday the 12th keeps that clean theme going with a 6ft to 6ft SSE swell, light cross-off winds, and clean faces all day. Then Thursday the 13th is the standout. Thursday morning has 6ft SSE swell with a long 14-second period, light cross-off breeze, and it’s clean. But Thursday afternoon is where it’s at: glassy conditions, 6ft SSE groundswell, and the energy is pumping at 1160 combined. That’s the pick of the first week for a confident surfer. Mocambique is intermediate-friendly, and with this long-period groundswell, keep in mind it’ll be better shaped but the sets will come wider apart. It’s a fairly consistent break, and with crowds only _sometimes_, you might have some company but not a nightmare.
Friday the 14th still has clean 5ft to 5ft swell but the energy drops a bit, and Saturday the 15th fades to 4ft. Sunday and Monday next week are small – under 3ft. Then Tuesday the 18th sees a pulse of short-period, choppy south swell at 6ft to 6ft, but the period is only 6 seconds and the wind is cross-onshore. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one. Wednesday the 19th morning goes glassy with a 4ft south swell – a surprising little clean window if you’re desperate.
Further out, Saturday the 22nd of August has a big 8ft south swell (1822 combined energy) but it’s cross-onshore and the period is only 10 seconds. That’s too big for beginners and the wind’s a mess. For experts only, and even then it won’t be tidy. Sunday the 23rd looks cleaner with 6ft SSE swell and a cross-off breeze, so there’s hope for the second week, but it’s still a gamble this far out.
Water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises in the lineup.
All in, your best bet is Thursday the 13th of August – afternoon glass-off with that 6ft SSE groundswell. Second best is Wednesday the 12th or Thursday morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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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) | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1104 | 1160 | 1363 | 1415 | 1213 | 940 | 985 | 887 | 780 | 669 | 1143 | 1122 | 764 | 670 | 934 | 619 | 397 | 380 | 302 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:26AM0.58m | 2:02PM0.91m | 00:47AM0.66m | 2:26PM0.90m | 1:13AM0.74m | 2:44PM0.86m | 1:42AM0.81m | 3:01PM0.81m | 2:13AM0.86m | 3:17PM0.77m | 2:46AM0.88m | 3:35PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:01AM0.03m | 8:09PM0.33m | 7:44AM-0.04m | 8:38PM0.35m | 8:24AM-0.06m | 9:03PM0.38m | 8:59AM-0.05m | 9:21PM0.39m | 9:30AM0.01m | 9:29PM0.38m | 9:56AM0.09m | 9:20PM0.35m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
1104 | 33 | 44 | 1415 | 1213 | 940 | 985 | 887 | 780 | 669 | 1143 | 1122 | 764 | 670 | 934 | 619 | 397 | 380 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 13 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
43 | 3 | — | 38 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 38 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 37 | 56 | 54 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | E 16 | SE 8 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 5 | 48 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | N 3 |
— | 1160 | 1363 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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Information about the Mocambique Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mocambique provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mocambique can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mocambique 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 (Mocambique) 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 Mocambique 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.
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