Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.4° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,740 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya from the local lineup. Let's have a good look at the charts for our stretch of coast.

We're kicking off a bit flat and messy, so don't be in a rush to get the board bag wet. The water is sitting at 67° with a temperature anomaly of 0.7°, which is pretty much spot on for the season – nothing weird going on there.

The first real window of opportunity doesn't open up until early next week. We've got a gap of a few days of poor conditions ahead. Things start to look up from Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. The morning session at Mocambique is the first real highlight: a clean 3 ft swell from the ENE with a light cross-offshore wind from the W. It's small, but the conditions will be clean, making it a good option for a longboard or a funboard.

That's the pick of the first week. The swell stays small and the winds are messy for most of the rest of the week, so don't expect much.

Now, looking further ahead towards the second week, there's a big pulse of energy coming, but it's a tricky one. Starting Wednesday, the 2nd of September, we see a strong S swell hitting the coast. The combined swell energy is massive, hitting 4667 on Wednesday morning. That's a lot of power. But the problem is size: the swell height is forecast at 12 ft, which is way too big for Mocambique. This is for experts only, and even then, it's a serious call. This south swell is a long-period groundswell, and with a period of 10 seconds, it's going to be a powerful, fast-moving beast. The wind is variable, but the sheer size will be the main factor.

The swell continues to be large through the weekend and into the following week, but the winds are poor from the south. The standout day in this whole period is looking like Tuesday, the 8th of September. The morning shows a solid 8 ft SSE swell with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is offshore from the NW. Conditions should be clean. The combined energy is still high at 1821, so it's a powerful, pumping swell, but it's still a big one. 8 ft is a solid size that will push it into the intermediate to expert range. The swell direction is from the SSE, which is not quite the optimum SE direction, but it's close enough to be good.

That Tuesday morning is the best bet for the whole forecast period if you're looking for real power and clean conditions. The rest of the second week looks like a steady decline in size, with the wind shifting around and making things messy again by the weekend.

So, bottom line: don't hold your breath for the next few days. The best chance for a decent wave is on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, for a small, clean session. Then, if you're an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for Tuesday, the 8th of September, for a solid, powerful SSW groundswell with offshore winds. That's the one to chase.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 70mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

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Sunday
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Monday
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Energy kJ
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197
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255
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821
524
410
314
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Wind (km/h)
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20
SSW
10
SSW
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NNW
10
NNE
5
SSE
10
ENE
15
NW
5
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30
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15
SW
15
SW
10
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5
NW
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NNE
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NNW
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High Tide
2:58PM0.85m
2:44AM0.92m
3:22PM0.81m
3:19AM0.90m
3:49PM0.75m
3:58AM0.84m
4:16PM0.68m
4:43AM0.76m
4:43PM0.60m
5:40AM0.67m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
11:53AM0.67m
00:12AM0.40m
Low Tide
9:04AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.25m
9:38AM0.05m
9:36PM0.26m
10:15AM0.15m
9:54PM0.27m
10:59AM0.27m
9:48PM0.29m
12:22PM0.39m
9:33PM0.30m
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
9:39PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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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.

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