Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the cards for Mocambique. The next few days are looking a bit flat and messy, but there is some real promise further out if you can wait.

The water is sitting at about 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. Nothing to worry about there.

Honestly, the first week is a write-off for decent waves. We’ve got some small, weak swell on the 28th and 29th of July, but it's coming from the south with a cross-on wind, so it’s just a messy, bumpy affair. The combined energy is low, around 167, and it’s just not worth paddling out for. The 30th and 31st aren't much better, with tiny ankle-biters and iffy winds. The 1st and 2nd of August see a bit of a bump in size, maybe 4ft to 5ft, but it's short-period windswell from the ENE and NE, with a period of only 7 seconds. That's a mushy, gutless mess, and the wind is cross-off or cross-on, so it's just not going to offer any quality.

The 3rd of August (Monday morning) looks glassy, but the swell is still tiny and weak at 3ft with that same short 7-second period. It’s surfable, but ordinary.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout is on Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell bumps up to a clean 3ft to 4ft from the south, with a much better 11-second period. The wind is a steady cross-off from the NNE, and the combined energy jumps to 409. That’s a proper, punchy, clean wave on offer. It’s not massive, but it will be fun and well-shaped. This is a top pick for the window.

The run continues. Wednesday the 5th of August looks even better. You’ve got a 3ft SSE swell, but with glassy conditions in the morning and a light cross-off in the afternoon. The energy is still strong at 262. This is clean, lined-up, and uncrowded-feeling.

Then we have a bit of a blip on the 6th and 7th with strong winds, but Friday the 7th of August afternoon looks promising again. A 4ft swell from the ENE with a light cross-off breeze and a solid energy reading of 277. You’ll get some decent runners.

The 8th and 9th of August are messy again with strong onshore winds, so skip those.

Now, the real eye-catcher is Monday the 10th of August morning. Glassy conditions, a steady 3ft south swell with a 12-second period, and a combined energy of 412. That’s a long, clean, powerful groundswell. It’s going to be a beautiful morning for a paddle.

But the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole forecast hits on Tuesday the 11th of August. We’re looking at a 8ft to 8ft south swell, but the period is short at 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 864, which is a lot of raw power. The wind is favorable, with glassy conditions in the morning. However, at this size, with that short, nasty period, it’s going to be a close-out freight train at a beach break. This is strictly for experts only. Beginners, stay well clear.

The run ends on Wednesday the 12th of August with a solid 7ft to 7ft south swell, dropping to a 7-second period, but with a clean offshore wind from the NNW. The energy is very high at 573. This is another one for the experienced crew only.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a dud. The best, most consistent, and cleanest waves are on the 4th, 5th, and 10th of August. The 11th and 12th are for the brave and the skilled.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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