Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 (May 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 9th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 10th May)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 87mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
2
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
3
1
2
2
3
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
S
11
1
SSE
17
2.2
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.5
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.4
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
287
146
161
147
182
543
2233
2474
2759
2478
2613
2069
1288
705
555
357
284
1348
1317
643
409
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
S
15
SW
5
W
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
NW
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
W
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
N
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:40PM0.62m
6:20AM0.58m
10:37PM0.69m
8:15AM0.58m
11:11PM0.75m
10:06AM0.64m
11:43PM0.79m
11:07AM0.72m
00:13AM0.80m
11:55AM0.79m
00:41AM0.79m
12:40PM0.85m
1:06AM0.75m
1:23PM0.90m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.62m
2:41PM0.22m
3:51AM0.42m
3:48PM0.17m
4:45AM0.36m
4:46PM0.12m
5:31AM0.30m
5:40PM0.08m
6:13AM0.25m
6:33PM0.07m
6:52AM0.20m
7:25PM0.10m
7:29AM0.16m
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:31
15
18
17
35
2
Temp °C
21
15
15
14
13
15
15
15
16
15
17
18
17
19
19
18
19
20
19
22
23
21
14
14
13
12
13
13
14
15
14
14
14
15
18
18
18
17
18
19
21
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.4
S
9
2.2
S
15
2.4
S
15
2.5
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.4
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.6
SSE
16
1.8
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
12
Energy kJ
287
146
146
147
127
325
2233
2474
2759
2478
2613
2069
1288
705
555
357
284
1348
1317
643
409
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
11
1
SSE
17
0.9
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.6
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
176
104
99
82
182
543
113
77
58
40
40
41
40
44
46
42
26
26
24
14
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
7
0.5
S
11
0.2
SSE
20
0.9
ENE
9
0.1
E
16
0.2
ESE
16
0.2
ESE
15
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
5
64
38
106
5
24
22
2
21
19
18
18
19
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
5
1.1
S
8
0.6
S
4
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
Energy kJ
76
161
12
6
4
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
15
9
0
11
15
6
6
6
6
6
51
0
0
15
0
0
12
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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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