Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up for a solid run of surf, especially early on. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – so you’ll want a decent wetsuit, no question.

The first real standout hits on Sunday the 19th morning. We’re looking at a clean 6ft NE swell with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy’s moderate (732), and the waves are gonna be well-shaped and clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – get out there early. The afternoon drops off a bit with a smaller 5ft swell, but the morning is the gem.

From Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, we’ve got a consistent run of waist-to-chest high ENE swell, mostly around 4-5ft, with clean conditions. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning turn glassy, which is a real treat. The wind is light and cross-off or glassy, so the surf will be smooth and inviting. The energy stays moderate (between 242 and 336), and the 8-second period means it’s a bit of a weaker, closer-interval swell – fun but not super powerful.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th, a new S and SSE swell builds to 6-6ft, but the wind swings cross-on and onshore, chopping it up. The energy jumps (593 to 651), but the quality is poor. This is only for the dedicated or the kite crew – the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

Saturday the 25th offers a small reprieve with a glassy morning and a 4ft SE swell, but it’s marginal. The real next highlight comes later: Sunday the 26th morning brings a 2ft S swell with a very long 12-second period and a light offshore NNW wind. The energy is moderate (238). This is a classic groundswell – it’ll be clean and lined up, but small. Best for a longboard or a funboard.

The second week (from July 27th onwards) is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 27th has a punchy 14-second S swell, but the wind is light cross or onshore, so it’s tricky. The energy is moderate (378 to 488). Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings offer clean cross-off conditions with a 3ft and 2ft swell, though the energy is dropping. Wednesday afternoon the 29th, however, is a sneaky little standout: a 5ft S swell with a short 6-second period, but glassy conditions. It’s clean and fun, but the period is short – expect a bit of a bumpy ride.

After that, the pattern fades. From the 30th through to the 3rd of August, the swell stays small and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, making it poor for the most part. The energy drops to weak levels (119 to 306). Not much to write home about.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 19th morning is the undisputed best session. After that, the glassy windows on Tuesday/Wednesday are solid, and the long-period groundswell on Sunday the 26th morning is worth a paddle. The rest is a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Rusty.

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