Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Mocambique. This is a spot that faces the open ocean, soaking up swell from the south-east, so it’s got a bit of potential when the stars align. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year – no surprises there.

The week kicks off on Friday the 7th with a bit of a whimper. We’ve got some waist-high waves around 3ft, but the wind is messy and the swell is short-period, so it’s not really calling your name. Stick to the coffee.

Saturday the 8th is where it starts to get interesting. A proper groundswell rolls in from the south, 5ft to 6ft, and the period is a solid 14 seconds – that’s a long, powerful line of energy. The wind goes light offshore or cross-offshore, and the water goes clean. This is the standout of the entire outlook. The combined energy is pumping (1248 on Saturday morning, 1225 in the afternoon). This is a day for experienced surfers only, as it’s pushing over 5ft and the power is serious. The waves will be holding up nicely, but that long period stuff can make it break a bit straight at a beach break, so keep your wits about you. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Sunday the 9th through Tuesday the 11th is a write-off. Strong south winds, onshore, choppy, and the conditions are poor. The swell is there but it’s a mess. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Wednesday the 12th brings a change. The wind drops to glassy in the morning – absolutely pristine conditions. The swell drops back a touch to 6ft, still from the south-south-east with a 12-second period, so there’s plenty of energy (938). This is the second best window. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s good for confident intermediates. Thursday the 13th is still clean but smaller, around 4ft, with a long 16-second period in the afternoon (966 energy). That’s a very long groundswell, which will be better for the reef or points, but it’s a bit lazy for a beach break.

After that, from Friday the 14th right through to Tuesday the 19th, it’s a long stretch of marginal to poor conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the swell is either short-period or choppy. There’s a gap of about five days where it’s just not worth getting wet.

Then, on Wednesday the 20th, we see a glimmer. The morning has offshore winds from the north-west again, with a 5ft south swell at 11 seconds (685 energy). That’s clean and fun. It’s not a big day, but it’s a nice, tidy session for a surfer who doesn’t need huge waves. The rest of the run into the 22nd is smaller, with waist-high clean waves, good for a longboard or a fish.

Overall, the absolute best on offer is Saturday the 8th – that’s a real gem of a day with proper groundswell, clean conditions, and plenty of power. The second pick is Wednesday the 12th for the glassy morning session. If you’re looking at the second week, the 20th is a solid, reliable option but nothing to write home about. The long gap in the middle is a drag, but it’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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