Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.1°C
0.3° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period with S 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 25th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 26th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Mocambique. The water’s sitting at 66°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The next few days bring a mix of decent swell and tricky winds. The standout is going to be a short window early on, but after that, we’ve got a bit of a lull before something better shows up again in the second week.

The first solid action kicks off Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. The swell is a clean 6 ft from the S, with a nice 13-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the north at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (959), and conditions are looking prime for a session. That’s your best bet for the next few days—clean, glassy, and fun.

Wednesday morning, the 26th, the swell jumps up to 7 ft from the SSE with a very long 15-second period. The energy is strong (1847), and the wind is light cross-off. But here’s the thing—that’s getting big for Mocambique, and the forecast says it might be too much for this break. Only for experienced surfers, and even then, that long period groundswell might make it a bit too straight for the beach setup. Not ideal for everyone.

By Thursday morning, the 27th, the swell drops back to 6 ft, still from the SSE with a 14-second period, and the wind is light cross-off. The energy is still strong (1279). This is good for experienced surfers, but again, that long period could be tricky.

After that, things get a bit messy. From Friday the 28th through the weekend, the swell direction shifts to the ENE, the period drops to 8-9 seconds, and the winds turn onshore or cross-onshore. The energy drops to moderate (468-514), and the quality falls off. Not really worth paddling out.

There’s a small window on Sunday afternoon, the 30th, with 5 ft from the ENE, 9-second period, and glassy wind. The energy is lower (328), but hey, it’s clean. Might be worth a go if you’re desperate.

Then the first week of September starts rough. Monday and Tuesday, the 31st of August and 1st of September, are all onshore, choppy, and poor. The swell on Tuesday the 1st even hits 8 ft from the S with a short 7-second period, but the wind is a messy 16 mph cross-onshore. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a surf session.

Now, here’s the good news for the second week. Wednesday morning, the 2nd of September, looks promising. The swell is 6 ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and the wind is completely glassy—zero mph. The energy is moderate (682), and the conditions are set to be very good. That’s a real standout.

Thursday the 3rd keeps it going with 5 ft from the SE, 10-second period, and a light offshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph. Clean and fun. The energy is moderate (474).

By the weekend of the 5th and 6th, the swell builds again. Saturday morning the 5th has 5 ft from the NE, short 6-second period, but glassy wind—worth a look. Sunday the 6th sees 7 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, light cross-off wind, but again, that might be too big for the break. Best left to the experts.

The last few days, the 8th and 9th, are smaller and cleaner, with 5-5 ft from the ENE, 9-second period, and light winds. Not a standout, but a decent way to finish the outlook.

All in all, the best on offer is Tuesday morning the 25th of August for that glassy, clean 6 ft S swell, and Wednesday morning the 2nd of September for the glassy 6 ft SE swell. The rest is a mixed bag with some blown-out days and some too-big conditions.

Stay frosty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Period (s)
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S
12
1.5
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2.1
SSE
15
2.2
SSE
14
2.1
SSE
15
1.7
SSE
14
1.4
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13
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
855
628
1847
1987
1772
1064
700
309
402
538
488
482
510
406
294
287
352
308
262
190
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
NNW
10
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
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20
N
10
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15
S
15
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20
S
10
WSW
10
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10
NNW
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WSW
5
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NNW
Wind State
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High Tide
00:49AM0.77m
1:51PM0.87m
1:16AM0.83m
2:12PM0.88m
1:43AM0.89m
2:34PM0.87m
2:12AM0.92m
2:58PM0.85m
2:44AM0.92m
3:22PM0.81m
3:19AM0.90m
3:49PM0.75m
Low Tide
7:27PM0.30m
7:24AM0.00m
7:52PM0.27m
7:57AM-0.03m
8:18PM0.26m
8:30AM-0.04m
8:45PM0.25m
9:04AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.25m
9:38AM0.05m
9:36PM0.26m
10:15AM0.15m
9:54PM0.27m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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