Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 -03
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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
21.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 13) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 13th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Wed
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
2
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
9
1.3
SSW
5
3
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
16
3
SSE
16
2
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
555
492
1155
956
668
538
329
249
274
269
227
177
130
94
45
84
1534
1757
3924
1569
722
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
E
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NW
5
NW
10
NE
5
S
10
SSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
00:41AM0.79m
12:40PM0.85m
1:06AM0.75m
1:23PM0.90m
1:29AM0.70m
2:06PM0.91m
1:51AM0.65m
2:50PM0.88m
2:13AM0.63m
3:35PM0.83m
2:37AM0.62m
4:23PM0.75m
3:03AM0.63m
Low Tide
6:33PM0.07m
6:52AM0.20m
7:25PM0.10m
7:29AM0.16m
8:18PM0.16m
8:05AM0.12m
9:13PM0.25m
8:40AM0.10m
10:09PM0.36m
9:16AM0.10m
11:08PM0.46m
10:00AM0.11m
00:09AM0.54m
11:02AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
1
4
5
1
6
1
Temp °C
18
17
19
20
19
18
18
17
19
19
19
21
21
20
19
18
18
18
18
16
16
16
16
19
20
19
17
17
17
21
20
21
22
22
21
20
14
15
14
14
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
13
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
13
0.6
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
16
0.9
ESE
8
2
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
13
Energy kJ
555
492
1155
956
668
538
329
249
274
269
227
177
130
31
45
59
206
1757
98
1569
722
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.6
E
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.9
ENE
5
0.8
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.7
S
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
E
5
1.4
SE
8
0.8
ESE
7
1.3
S
8
Energy kJ
31
28
26
26
14
14
13
6
17
30
47
41
32
94
9
5
235
70
213
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.1
NE
5
0.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
2
21
19
18
18
19
7
7
5
7
6
6
6
26
42
1
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
E
4
0.3
N
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
S
5
1.3
SSW
5
3
SSE
9
1.6
S
8
3
SSE
16
1.2
S
6
Energy kJ
22
10
4
2
2
3
35
84
1534
349
3924
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
4
1
1
Distance (km)
9
15
0
0
15
12
15
15
15
5
16
0
0
0
78
12
15
5
5
5
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
2
4
3
1
3
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
5
4
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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