Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.7° C
0.0° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,736 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Mocambique.

The next 16 days kick off with a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real quality waiting if you’re patient. We’ve got a solid run of surfable days, but not everything is for everyone.

For the first few days, Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st of August are pretty ordinary. Small, weak swells around 3 ft to 3 ft from the east and south, with cross-off winds that aren’t helping much. The energy’s low, sitting around 106 to 159 (weak to moderate), and honestly, it’s just not worth getting wet.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a bump in size – 5 ft to 7 ft from the south – but the wind is cross-on and the conditions are choppy. The energy picks up to 633 to 786 (moderate), but the quality isn’t there. It’s a marginal call at best.

Now, Monday the 24th of August is where things get interesting, but not for everyone. We’ve got a solid 7 ft to 8 ft south-southeast swell, with a very long period of 13 to 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps way up to 2512 to 2741 (strong to very strong). That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is light and cross or cross-off, which would normally be dreamy, but this swell is too big for Mocambique. This is expert-only territory – far too much for beginners and intermediates. If you’re a seasoned charger, it’s a standout window, but know your limits.

Tuesday the 25th of August is the real highlight. We’ve got 6 ft to 6 ft of south-southeast swell, period 13 seconds (long period groundswell), and the wind turns light and cross-off from the NNW. The energy is still strong at 1041 to 1192. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have good shape, and with cross-off winds, it’ll be clean. It’s a standout day – get on it.

Wednesday the 26th of August keeps the quality going. Swell drops to 4 ft from the southeast, but the period stretches to a very long 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The morning is glassy (wind from the NNW at 3 mph), making for perfectly clean waves. The energy is still strong at 1106. This is another top pick, though the long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, so it’ll be best if you can find a peak that focuses it.

Thursday the 27th of August onward, the swell backs off a bit – 3 ft to 5 ft – and winds stay cross-off from the north, but the energy drops to moderate (357 to 783). It’s rideable, but nothing special compared to the Tuesday and Wednesday standouts.

A couple of things to note: Mocambique is an exposed beach break, and it’s fairly consistent. Crowds can show up sometimes, especially on the good days. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

So, to keep it simple: your best bets are Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August. Tuesday for a bit more size and power, Wednesday for glassy, long-period perfection. Don't sleep on Monday the 24th if you’re a real expert, but it’s a heavy one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
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E
8
0.9
ENE
7
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ENE
7
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S
7
1.3
S
8
2.5
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10
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10
1.8
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9
1.6
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10
1.6
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11
1.8
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13
2.4
SSE
14
2.1
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13
2.5
SSE
15
2.2
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14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.4
SSE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
115
97
76
67
230
1155
725
568
504
628
1037
2160
1491
2736
1886
1192
1041
608
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
NNE
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
W
15
SSE
20
S
15
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15
SSE
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20
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15
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ENE
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10
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High Tide
6:21AM0.56m
1:10PM0.55m
12:32PM0.61m
12:33PM0.68m
11:20PM0.51m
12:47PM0.75m
11:56PM0.60m
1:07PM0.80m
00:24AM0.69m
1:29PM0.84m
00:49AM0.77m
Low Tide
10:32PM0.30m
9:38AM0.50m
2:43PM0.54m
2:21AM0.34m
4:22AM0.29m
6:28PM0.44m
5:27AM0.21m
6:42PM0.38m
6:12AM0.13m
7:03PM0.34m
6:50AM0.06m
7:27PM0.30m
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17
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Feels °C
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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