Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
16.0° C
2.8° 

Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mocambique surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 589 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. 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 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon night, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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(10 max)
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2
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.5
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.8
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
413
434
428
418
468
283
428
507
403
392
287
223
197
153
153
119
348
562
450
Wind (km/h)
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
SE
20
N
5
NW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:36AM0.81m
4:43PM0.65m
4:15AM0.79m
5:08PM0.62m
4:59AM0.73m
5:35PM0.60m
5:50AM0.65m
6:06PM0.57m
7:05AM0.58m
6:49PM0.54m
11:47AM0.58m
8:30PM0.51m
Low Tide
10:40PM0.48m
11:09AM0.14m
9:33PM0.45m
11:37AM0.24m
9:46PM0.41m
12:03PM0.33m
10:30PM0.38m
1:00PM0.41m
1:00AM0.38m
3:02PM0.47m
3:13AM0.34m
5:01PM0.47m
clear
clear
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rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
cloud
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:38
5:39
 mm
5
28
6
17
2
Temp °C
17
22
21
20
21
21
19
21
21
21
19
20
19
19
19
18
18
19
19
Feels °C
15
20
19
19
18
19
18
19
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21
20
21
21
18
18
20
18
18
19
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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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