Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.6° C
1.0° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,733 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 (Aug 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty comin' at ya with a look at what's on the menu for Mocambique. First things first, the water's sittin' at a pretty warm 67°F this time of year, which is a touch above the usual – about 2°F warmer than what you'd expect. Good for a shorty or a spring suit, no doubt.

The first couple of days in the window are a bit of a write-off. Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd serve up some messy, onshore slop that's not really worth your time. The energy is weak to moderate (117 to 340) and the wind is just ruining it. You'd be better off doing something else.

But then we get a proper pulse. Sunday morning, the 23rd of August, is where it all starts to come together. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the southwest, and we've got a solid 5ft south groundswell rolling in with a good 11-second period. The energy is ramping up nicely (667). This is a standout session – clean, lined-up, and begging for a longboard or a fun shape. It's a bit on the bigger side for a beginner, but for the intermediate crowd, it's going to be a treat.

Monday the 24th is a bit of a beast. The swell is pumping up to 8ft to 8ft from the south-southeast, with a long, powerful 13 to 14-second period. The energy is massive (2475 to 2289). This is expert territory. It's too big for most, and the cross-onshore wind will keep it a bit lumpy. If you're a charger with a big-wave gun, go for it, but for the average surfer, give it a miss.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are real gems. Tuesday morning offers glassy conditions with a 6ft south-southeast groundswell (995 energy) and a 13-second period. Wednesday morning is an absolute dream – flat calm, glassy, with a 4ft south-southeast swell (878 energy) and an 11-second period. These are the best bets for clean, user-friendly waves right in that sweet spot. The crowd situation? Mocambique can get busy, so expect a few friends out there.

We get a run of cleaner, smaller days through the end of August and into the start of September. The energy drops off (ranging from 900 down to 200), and the swell direction swings more east-northeast. The wind is mostly cross-offshore or glassy, making for some fun, clean waves in the 4ft to 5ft range. It's not pumping, but it's consistent and good for a long, cruisy session.

Then, on the 2nd of September, we get another big spike. The swell jumps to 8ft to 10ft from the south, with very short 7 to 8-second periods. The energy is again very strong (825 to 1160). This is a messy, stormy swell and it's going to be a washing machine. A kite surfer's dream, maybe, but for paddle surfing, it's a no-go for most. The wind is cross-onshore, chopping it up further.

The final few days settle back down. The 4th of September looks like a nice little capper with a clean 4ft south-southeast groundswell and glassy winds. A solid way to finish the run.

The bottom line: The standout sessions are Sunday morning the 23rd, and Tuesday/Wednesday mornings the 25th and 26th of August. If you can only paddle out once, make it Wednesday the 26th for the glassiest, cleanest waves of the whole window.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1179
832
725
494
628
1116
2325
2733
2478
1599
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838
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949
603
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640
497
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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High Tide
12:33PM0.68m
11:20PM0.51m
12:47PM0.75m
11:56PM0.60m
1:07PM0.80m
00:24AM0.69m
1:29PM0.84m
00:49AM0.77m
1:51PM0.87m
1:16AM0.83m
2:12PM0.88m
1:43AM0.89m
Low Tide
4:22AM0.29m
6:28PM0.44m
5:27AM0.21m
6:42PM0.38m
6:12AM0.13m
7:03PM0.34m
6:50AM0.06m
7:27PM0.30m
7:24AM0.00m
7:52PM0.27m
7:57AM-0.03m
8:18PM0.26m
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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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