Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,138 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with E 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 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee mate, Rusty here with the outlook for Mocambique. It’s a mixed bag on the cards, but there are a couple of windows where it could get real fun.
The pattern starts off pretty grim. Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 31st are a write-off with poor conditions and choppy surf, so don't even bother. There’s a small gap of no real surf until we get to Monday afternoon, when things start to shift.
Monday afternoon the 31st of August at Mocambique is where we finally see a glimmer. The wind goes glassy, which is a massive positive, and we’ve got a 6 ft swell rolling in from the ESE. The combined swell energy is moderate at 491, and with the glassy conditions, the surf will be clean and inviting. It’s an intermediate spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the SE swell. This is the pick of the first few days.
Tuesday morning the 1st of September keeps that clean momentum with offshore NW winds at 6 mph. The swell holds at 6 ft from the ESE, and the combined energy stays solid at 469. It’s going to be fun, shoulder-high waves with a bit of push.
Now, the real standout is Wednesday morning the 2nd of September. We’ve got an 8 ft S swell firing, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1074. But here’s the catch – the wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SSW at 12 mph, which will put a bit of a chop on the surface. The model is saying this is too big for this break, so while the energy is there, it’s one for experienced surfers only. Beginners should stay well clear.
After that, the following week sees a lot of choppy, onshore wind and messy conditions. There are fleeting moments, like the morning of Thursday the 10th of September with a long-period 4 ft SSE groundswell (13 seconds) and clean cross-offshore winds. The combined energy is moderate at 571, and the conditions will be clean. It’s a decent option if you’re desperate, but nothing special. The rest of that second week is mostly small, messy, or too big with poor wind.
The biggest event is on Monday the 7th of September. A massive 10 ft S swell with a very long 16-second period arrives. The combined energy is an enormous 5296, but the wind is onshore at 9 mph. Again, the model flags it as too big for the break, so it’s purely for the brave and experienced. The swell direction is straight on, so it will be a heavy, straight close-out at this beach setup. For the average punter, this is a day for watching, not paddling.
Honestly, if the wind plays ball on the 9th of September with that glassy morning and 5 ft SSE swell, that will be the cleanest, most user-friendly day in the whole run. It’s the only time we see "very good surf conditions" forecast.
Summing it up: get in the water Monday afternoon the 31st of August or Tuesday morning the 1st of September for the best combo of size and wind. For the brave crew, Wednesday morning the 2nd of September has serious power, but it’s a challenge. The rest is a lot of waiting and watching.
Stay safe, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 100mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
197 | 161 | 161 | 351 | 242 | 344 | 384 | 402 | 323 | 197 | 805 | 634 | 373 | 211 | 184 | 220 | 139 | 96 | 55 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 11:53AM0.67m | 00:12AM0.40m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:39PM0.36m | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 26 | 13 | 20 | 35 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
197 | 161 | 161 | 266 | 242 | 344 | 384 | 402 | 323 | 197 | 132 | 135 | 373 | 211 | 184 | 220 | 139 | 96 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 |
9 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 237 | 147 | 70 | 67 | 84 | 103 | 137 | 151 | 88 | 65 | 65 | 61 | 38 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 9 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 7 | — | E 9 |
— | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | — | — | 96 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 5 | — | E 8 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SSW 5 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 5 | S 4 |
46 | 27 | — | 351 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 94 | 805 | 634 | — | 1 | 5 | 27 | 45 | 46 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 43 | 11 | 11 | 95 | 0 | 8 | 444 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 15 |
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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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