Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for the region.

The next few weeks look like a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a very slow start, with a few days of pretty ordinary conditions before things start to look a little more promising. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit change.

The first real chance to get a wave happens on Thursday morning, 30 July, at Mocambique. The swell is a small 2 ft from the south, but the wind is totally glassy, which is a massive positive. It’s a clean, smooth surface, but the waves are just very ordinary. The combined energy is weak (108). It's surfable, but you won't be writing home about it.

Friday morning, 31 July, is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 2 ft, but it's from the south with a very long period of 13 seconds, and the cross-offshore wind will keep things clean. The combined energy is moderate (168). This is a classic setup where the long period groundswell might make the waves a bit too straight for this beach break, so keep your expectations in check.

We skip over a few days of poor conditions, with the next real highlight coming on Monday afternoon, 3 August. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the east-northeast, but the wind is clean cross-off and the combined energy is moderate (211). The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," so it's the first time the stars look like they might align for a decent session.

Tuesday, 4 August, is a write-off, but Wednesday morning, 5 August, is another standout. The swell is 2 ft from the south-southeast, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is glassy once again, giving you a clean, smooth surface. Combined energy is moderate (216). This is a small but clean option.

The best bet on offer looks like Sunday morning, 10 August. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the south, with a short period of 7 seconds. Combined energy is strong (443). The wind is glassy, making for a clean surface. The size is getting into the intermediate zone, but with the wind being glassy, it could be a really fun, punchy day. The short period means the sets will be frequent, so it won't be a long wait between waves.

The final standout is on Thursday morning, 13 August. The swell drops right back to 2 ft from the south-southeast, but look at that period: 13 seconds, a very long groundswell. Combined energy is moderate (309), and the wind is glassy. The long period might make it a bit tricky at this beach break, but if you find a bank with a bit of shape, you could score a really clean, lined-up wave.

For the rest of the second week, the forecast is messy with onshore winds and poor conditions, so make the most of those good windows when they come.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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