Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.7°C
0.2° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,351 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 31st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.

The first couple of days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a solid run of cleaner conditions coming in the second week. The early part of the forecast is all about smaller, short-period swell and tricky winds, but patience will pay off.

Monday the 31st of August kicks off with a small, weak 4 ft ENE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a light onshore breeze from the SE. The combined energy is weak (306), so it’s not really doing much. By Monday afternoon, the wind drops to glassy calm and the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the ESE at 7 seconds. The energy is still low (346), but it’s clean and could be a fun little session on a longboard.

Tuesday the 1st of September morning is looking glassy again with a 4 ft SE swell at 8 seconds (257). It’s clean, but the energy is low. The afternoon turns nasty with a strong cross-onshore wind from the S at 12 mph, blowing out a 6 ft SE swell (488). That’s a write-off.

Wednesday the 2nd of September morning sees a 6 ft SE swell with a 9-second period (703), but the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit bumpy. The afternoon is onshore again, so not great.

Thursday the 3rd of September morning has a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW, but the swell drops to 4 ft SE at 10 seconds (484). It’s clean, but the energy is moderate. The afternoon has a stronger cross-offshore wind, but the swell is smaller and the period is longer at 11 seconds (381). The shape might be okay, but the energy is dropping.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th are a write-off with strong cross-onshore winds and messy, short-period chop. The combined energy is moderate to low (215 to 301), and the swell is all over the place. Not worth paddling out.

Now, Sunday the 6th of September is a big one. The morning brings a 8 ft S swell at 10 seconds (1205). That’s a lot of energy, but the wind is a light cross-onshore (6 mph). The forecast says the swell is too big for this break, and at over 8 ft, it’s really only for experts. The wave state is a bit choppy, so it’s pushing the limits. The afternoon is even bigger at 10 ft, but with a 19 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s a complete mess.

The standout window is Wednesday the 9th of September. The morning starts with a 5 ft E swell at 8 seconds (619), with a light cross-offshore wind from the N. The afternoon is even better: 6 ft E swell at 9 seconds (748), with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wind is clean, the swell is building, and the energy is moderate. This is the best session on offer for the intermediate surfer.

The rest of the second week from the 10th onward is a mix of larger swell that’s too big for the spot, or smaller, cleaner waves with moderate energy. There’s a chance on Tuesday the 15th of September morning with a glassy 4 ft E swell at 10 seconds (395), which could be a nice, clean longboard day.

Overall, the best windows are Wednesday the 9th of September, with clean, cross-offshore winds and a solid 5 ft to 6 ft E swell. The first week is a bit of a struggle, but it’s not hopeless.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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ENE
8
1.1
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8
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
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8
1.2
SE
8
1.7
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8
1.7
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9
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
180
202
178
169
346
355
454
402
517
391
319
187
100
157
140
113
184
1179
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
SE
0
SSW
10
ESE
5
WSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
15
SE
5
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
S
30
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
12:28PM0.78m
00:12AM0.46m
Low Tide
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
3:51AM0.28m
6:22PM0.40m
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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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