Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.5°C
0.7° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,357 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 23rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
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!
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4
4
4
4
!
4
4
3
1
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
10
1.6
S
11
2
S
12
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2.3
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.6
S
12
1.7
SSE
16
2.2
SSE
14
2
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
13
1.3
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1.8
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
557
617
1213
2357
1468
2012
1308
1109
761
1356
2061
1647
1247
745
520
274
428
522
554
Wind (km/h)
5
W
5
SW
15
SE
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
SE
0
W
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
N
10
N
15
NE
15
N
15
NNW
10
N
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
11:20PM0.51m
12:47PM0.75m
11:56PM0.60m
1:07PM0.80m
00:24AM0.69m
1:29PM0.84m
00:49AM0.77m
1:51PM0.87m
1:16AM0.83m
2:12PM0.88m
1:43AM0.89m
2:34PM0.87m
2:12AM0.92m
Low Tide
5:27AM0.21m
6:42PM0.38m
6:12AM0.13m
7:03PM0.34m
6:50AM0.06m
7:27PM0.30m
7:24AM0.00m
7:52PM0.27m
7:57AM-0.03m
8:18PM0.26m
8:30AM-0.04m
8:45PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
rain showers
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6:37
6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:58
 mm
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
14
14
13
14
14
14
16
17
17
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18
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21
20
19
20
21
20
Feels °C
10
12
10
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12
11
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19
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22
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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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