
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Mocambique. This is an exposed spot, and it’s set up best for a SE swell, so we’ll be watching that.
The first few days are pretty flat out. Tuesday the 28th of July has some small, weak energy sneaking in, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Thursday morning the 30th is a quick glimmer of hope. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the south with a period of 10 seconds, but the wind is glassy. It’s enough to get a clean little wave, but the combined energy is only 125 – weak stuff. You’d be scratching for a ride.
We’ve got a real dry spell after that. Friday through to next Monday morning (the 4th of August) is mostly poor, with cross-onshore winds and short-period windswell making a mess of things. The swell direction swings to the ENE, which isn’t ideal for this break. That’s about five days of nothing worth paddling out for.
Then things start to pick up. Tuesday the 4th of August morning sees a jump in quality. We’ve got a 4ft south-southeast swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore. The combined energy is a solid 499 – that’s moderate, but it’s got some push. The waves will be clean and lined up. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever. Wednesday the 5th holds similar, with a 4ft SSE swell and light cross-off winds. Thursday the 6th morning is glassy with a light cross-off, but the swell drops a bit to 3ft.
Now, the real standout is the following week. Mark it down. Monday the 10th of August is the one to circle. The swell is 4ft from the south with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with heaps of energy. The combined energy is a massive 880 (strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. This is a point break setup, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Tuesday the 11th is just as good, with a 4ft south swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. Wednesday the 12th is also glassy with a 4ft south swell and 13-second period. The combined energy is still way up there (710). These days are the best on offer, no question. The size is perfect for intermediates, and the conditions will be clean and inviting.
A word of warning: the swell is over 5ft on the afternoon of the 8th of August, with a short 6-second period, making it a bit of a mess for beginners. The long period swells on the 10th and 11th, while beautiful, will be better suited to the point breaks for the best shape, as beach breaks can get a bit straight with that kind of period.
So, there’s a bit of a wait, but from the 10th of August you’ll be rewarded. The earlier windows are just too weak and wind-affected. Hang tight.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | S 12 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
80 | 69 | 64 | 137 | 235 | 73 | 65 | 62 | 106 | 81 | 139 | 77 | 191 | 276 | 255 | 157 | 118 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 265 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.84m | 1:32AM0.77m | 2:37PM0.85m | 2:01AM0.82m | 3:02PM0.84m | 2:31AM0.86m | 3:28PM0.83m | 3:03AM0.88m | 3:57PM0.81m | 3:39AM0.86m | 4:28PM0.77m | 4:18AM0.83m | 5:02PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.01m | 8:47PM0.31m | 8:53AM-0.01m | 9:15PM0.31m | 9:27AM0.00m | 9:44PM0.31m | 10:03AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.32m | 10:41AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.34m | 11:28AM0.18m | 11:35PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 6 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | ENE 7 | S 10 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 |
43 | 36 | 51 | 54 | 37 | 73 | 23 | 37 | 106 | 42 | 139 | 61 | 191 | 8 | 255 | 157 | 118 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 265 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | S 8 | E 5 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 12 | ENE 7 |
80 | 69 | 64 | 137 | 12 | 23 | 37 | 62 | 38 | 51 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 33 | 37 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 11 |
29 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 14 | 63 | 81 | 18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | S 11 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 6 | — | NE 8 | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — |
57 | 75 | — | — | 235 | 38 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 77 | — | 276 | — | — | 27 | 23 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 37 | 51 | 215 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 0 |
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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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