
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way at Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, right now the water is sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° colder than what's normal for this time of year. That's a noticeable chill, so don't forget your thickest wetsuit if you're paddling out.
The overall pattern is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got some serious size early on, but it’s not really for the faint-hearted. The opening weekend is all about big, powerful southerly groundswell, but it's too big for the average punter. Saturday the 4th is pumping with an 8ft southerly swell around 10 seconds from the south, but that's straight into the risk zone. The combined energy is massive at 2464 (strong), and the morning cross-on breeze isn't doing it any favours. Later on Saturday afternoon, the swell drops a touch to 8ft but still with strong energy (1530) and an onshore wind. These are proper expert-only waves.
Sunday the 5th is where it starts to come together. That southerly groundswell drops to a much more manageable 6ft, but it's coming from a slightly better SSE direction with a long 11-second period. More importantly, the wind swings offshore and light out of the NNW in the morning. Those conditions will clean the waves right up. That Sunday morning session is the standout for this entire forecast window. It’s clean, the lines will have good shape thanks to that long-period energy, and it's a solid intermediate level with 833 moderate energy in the water.
Sunday afternoon keeps the same 6ft SSE swell, but the breeze swings to a light cross-off from the NNE, so it will stay clean. That’s a solid afternoon sesh too.
Monday the 6th is still surfable but smaller, with 4ft SSE dropping to 4ft by the afternoon. The northwesterly cross-off keeps it clean, and the crowd factor is only “sometimes” there, so you might find a bit of space. It’s a good backup day.
After that, things go pretty flat and ordinary through the middle of the week. Tuesday the 7th is a write-off with short-period, cross-on slop. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are small and weak, but at least there are some clean moments. The energy drops right off, barely registering with readings like 178. It's a quiet spell.
We get a bit of a pulse again on Sunday the 12th. The morning looks promising with a 3ft ESE groundswell, a very long 12-second period, and a light offshore wind from the WSW. The water will have moderate energy (642) and it should be clean with good shape. That's another good window for a clean, user-friendly wave if you want a relaxed session.
The long range into the third week shows another building trend. Friday the 17th sees another big southerly swell push through at 8ft in the morning, dropping slightly to 7ft in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon! That's an amazing sight, but these waves are well over the 8ft mark at times and the energy is strong. It’s purely expert territory. If you're a skilled charger, that glassy afternoon window on the 17th might be the hidden gem, but it's only for the brave. By Saturday the 19th, the swell is still over 7ft with strong energy and clean cross-off winds, but again, not for beginners.
So to sum it up: if you want the best clean, offshore conditions with decent size, your absolute standout is Sunday morning, July the 5th, at Mocambique. The Sunday the 12th is the backup for a cleaner, smaller paddle.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1488 | 1084 | 778 | 705 | 451 | 378 | 322 | 217 | 250 | 246 | 116 | 180 | 325 | 130 | 117 | 133 | 149 | 140 | 123 | 222 | 551 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:05PM0.75m | 4:41AM0.77m | 5:49PM0.71m | 5:29AM0.73m | 6:41PM0.66m | 6:30AM0.68m | 7:47PM0.61m | 7:58AM0.64m | 9:34PM0.57m | 10:42AM0.67m | 11:21PM0.56m | 12:17PM0.76m | 00:03AM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:44PM0.40m | 12:06PM0.15m | 00:45AM0.41m | 1:11PM0.20m | 1:55AM0.40m | 2:28PM0.25m | 3:08AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.32m | 5:19PM0.29m | 5:23AM0.25m | 6:36PM0.28m | 6:19AM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | 5:34 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 |
1488 | 1084 | 778 | 705 | 451 | 378 | 322 | 217 | 184 | 147 | 116 | 180 | 325 | 130 | 117 | 133 | 149 | 140 | 107 | 222 | 551 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | NNE 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | S 13 |
42 | 55 | 55 | 52 | 34 | 178 | 104 | 74 | 63 | 188 | 90 | 115 | 133 | 83 | 81 | 51 | 20 | 3 | 123 | 204 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 23 | SE 21 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ESE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 11 | ESE 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 7 | S 7 | S 14 | — |
— | — | — | 11 | 110 | 28 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 34 | 49 | 7 | 6 | 51 | 29 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | N 4 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | S 7 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 9 | 86 | 250 | 246 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 4 | 28 | 77 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 15 |
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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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