Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.5° 

Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mocambique surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 2,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. This is Mocambique, and it's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There's a bit of a slow start, but we've got some solid windows to look forward to.

The water's sitting at 65° right now, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Right now, the first real shot is Friday the 28th morning. Swell is 6 ft from the NE, period a short 8 seconds, with a N wind at 9 mph blowing cross-offshore. Combined energy is moderate at 536. It's a bit on the marginal side due to tide, but it's clean. Not the best, but it's something to get wet on.

Saturday the 29th morning is the real standout early on. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the S at 3 mph, with a 6 ft ENE swell and 8 seconds of period. Energy is moderate at 369. It's glassy, clean, and the conditions are good. This is the one to circle for the first week.

Sunday the 30th afternoon is worth a mention too. Glassy conditions again, this time from the SE at 3 mph, with a smaller 4 ft E swell. Energy is weak at 203. It's a fun, small-wave session.

Monday the 31st morning has a light NW offshore wind at 3 mph, a 5 ft E swell with a slightly longer 9-second period, and moderate energy at 385. Conditions are good, so get in before the rain.

Now, things get a bit rough in the middle of next week. From Tuesday the 1st through to Thursday the 3rd, the wind swings onshore and picks up, with a messy cross-on chop. The swell jumps up, especially on Tuesday afternoon with a 8 ft S swell and a massive 1181 energy, but it's blown out and lumpy. Wednesday the 2nd sees a bigger 8 ft SSE swell with 11-second period and 1382 energy, but it's too big for this break and the wind is cross-on. Not for the fainthearted.

We then hit a flat, quiet spell from Friday the 4th through to Tuesday the 8th. The swell drops right off to under 3 ft, and the winds are mostly cross-offshore but weak. There's a small window on Sunday the 6th morning with a light NNW offshore wind, a 3 ft ENE swell, and 210 energy. It's clean, but very small.

The real redeemer comes at the end of the forecast. Friday the 11th morning looks excellent. A 6 ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, light N wind at 6 mph blowing cross-offshore, and combined energy of 694. The conditions are very good and clean. This is the best-looking window in the whole two weeks.

Saturday the 12th also has a couple of good sessions. The morning has a 4 ft S swell with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze and 387 energy. The afternoon sees a 4 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period and 433 energy, with a light NNE wind. Both are clean and good.

Bottom line: hit the glassy morning of Saturday the 29th for the first standout, and then look to Friday the 11th morning for the best surf of the run. The middle of the first week is a write-off, and the second week starts quiet before firing up again.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Energy kJ
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344
291
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373
523
241
Wind (km/h)
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20
NNE
5
NNW
5
S
10
SSE
15
S
10
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5
SE
5
NW
5
NW
15
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NNW
20
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30
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SSW
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ESE
10
SSW
15
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15
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High Tide
2:34PM0.87m
2:12AM0.92m
2:58PM0.85m
2:44AM0.92m
3:22PM0.81m
3:19AM0.90m
3:49PM0.75m
3:58AM0.84m
4:16PM0.68m
4:43AM0.76m
4:43PM0.60m
5:40AM0.67m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
Low Tide
8:45PM0.25m
9:04AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.25m
9:38AM0.05m
9:36PM0.26m
10:15AM0.15m
9:54PM0.27m
10:59AM0.27m
9:48PM0.29m
12:22PM0.39m
9:33PM0.30m
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
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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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