Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.6° C
0.1° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, S swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NE 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 02) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 9PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 8th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the local stretch.

Overall, the outlook for Mocambique is a bit of a slow burner with a few decent windows, but nothing that’ll have you rushing out of bed just yet. The early part of the period is pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and unfavourable winds. The real standout session comes much later, but it’s a big one for the experienced crew.

We kick off on Saturday, 1st August with a small 4ft swell from the ENE, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, which isn’t ideal. The wave energy is weak (150). It’s clean, but the conditions are poor. Sunday, 2nd August brings a similar size swell, but the wind switches to a cross-on, making it choppy and not worth your time.

Monday, 3rd August, the swell drops to 3ft from the ENE, with a light cross-off breeze (6 mph). It’s clean, but the wave energy is low (127) and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s just surfable, nothing special. The water temperature is 66°F, which is about average for the time of year.

Tuesday, 4th August shows a bit of promise. The morning brings a 2ft S swell, but with a longer period of 12 seconds, and the energy jumps to moderate (241). The wind is a light cross-off from the N. By afternoon, it gets glassy with an ESE breeze at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the S with a period of 11 seconds and energy of 304. This is a good, clean, glassy session, with small but well-shaped waves.

The next few days are a mixed bag. Wednesday, 5th August has small 2ft SSE swell, but the wind is cross-shore, making it mediocre. Thursday and Friday see the swell staying small and weak, though the wind stays clean in the mornings. Nothing to get excited about.

Saturday, 8th August morning is glassy with a 4ft NE swell, but the energy is still low (138). It’s clean, but the swell direction isn’t optimum for this spot, which prefers S to SE. That afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph from the S, making it choppy and ugly.

Now, the big shift comes on Monday, 10th August. The swell jumps to 8ft from the S, with a very strong energy reading of 784. The wind is glassy in the morning, and the offshore is light in the afternoon. BUT, the swell is too big for Mocambique, pushing it into expert-only territory. The period is short (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit of a washing machine. This is a standout for the brave, but only for those who know what they’re doing.

Tuesday, 11th August keeps the size up at 7ft from the S, with a longer period of 10 seconds and massive energy (1666). Again, the wind is cross-on, and the swell is too big for this break. Wednesday and Thursday get even bigger, with 8ft+ swell and periods up to 14 seconds, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it a mess. The energy is extreme (over 2400), but the conditions are poor.

Finally, the best window for everyone else arrives on Saturday, 15th August. The morning brings a 6ft S swell with a 12-second period and strong energy (861). The wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, so the surf will be clean and well-shaped. The swell direction is now a solid S, which is what Mocambique needs. This is the standout session for intermediate surfers. The afternoon is a step down, with a 5ft SSE swell, but still clean.

Sunday, 16th August sees the swell drop back to 3ft from the SSE, with light cross-shore winds. It’s marginal, but might be worth a look if you’re desperate.

So, the bottom line: the best all-round session is the morning of Saturday, 15th August. That’s the one to circle. The 10th and 11th are for experts only, and the rest is mostly small or blown out. The early part of the month is a write-off for quality surf.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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1.5
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ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
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8
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8
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12
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11
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11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
210
196
164
161
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76
74
139
209
156
108
104
78
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91
64
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62
62
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNW
20
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
15
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10
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10
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NNE
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High Tide
3:57PM0.81m
3:39AM0.86m
4:28PM0.77m
4:18AM0.83m
5:02PM0.71m
5:02AM0.76m
5:39PM0.64m
5:59AM0.69m
6:24PM0.55m
7:28AM0.62m
7:29PM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
00:07AM0.47m
Low Tide
10:15PM0.32m
10:41AM0.09m
10:50PM0.34m
11:28AM0.18m
11:35PM0.36m
12:34PM0.27m
00:50AM0.38m
2:12PM0.36m
2:28AM0.37m
4:05PM0.39m
10:22PM0.44m
3:59AM0.31m
5:47PM0.36m
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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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