Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Mocambique.

We’ve got a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks. The pattern starts off a bit ordinary, but there are a few proper sessions to get excited about, especially if you’re an experienced surfer.

Right out of the gate, Friday morning is nothing to write home about. We’ve got weak, short-period swell at 2ft from the south with a cross-offshore wind. The combined wave energy is only 112, which is barely a pulse. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary.

Saturday sees a jump in size, but it’s not the best match for this spot. The swell builds to 7ft from the south with a 10-second period. The energy ramps up to 886, which is moderate, but the wind is cross-onshore and the forecast says it’s actually too big for this break. That’s a pass for me.

Now, Sunday morning is where it starts to get interesting. That’s the first real standout. The swell holds at 5ft from the south, period stretches out to 11 seconds, and we get glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze from the SSW. The energy is 655, which is solid, but the wind will make it clean. This is the kind of window where Mocambique (Mocambique) shows its potential. The water is sitting at 67°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

Monday morning pushes things further. We’ve got 8ft of south swell with a 13-second period. That’s long-period groundswell, packing a serious punch with energy at 2431. But again, the word is this is too big for the break, with a cross-on wind. Unless you’re an absolute charger, this is a watch-from-the-beach day. Monday afternoon is similar.

Tuesday looks fantastic for the more experienced crew. Tuesday morning gives us a clean 6ft from the SSE, with a 13-second period. The wind is glassy from the north, and the energy is strong at 1127. This is excellent, clean surf for those who can handle it. Tuesday afternoon stays good with a 5ft south swell and a nice cross-offshore breeze.

We’ve got a solid run through the middle of the week. Wednesday morning is another gem: 6ft of SSE groundswell at 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and energy at 1355. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. Wednesday afternoon stays clean with 6ft swell and cross-offshore wind.

Things taper off a bit towards the end of the week. Thursday is still clean and surfable, with 5ft to 4ft SSE swell, but the energy drops off. Friday and Saturday see the swell swing to the ENE, smaller in size, around 5ft, with shorter 8-second periods. The energy is low (421-363), and the conditions are mixed. It’s surfable, but nothing special. That said, Saturday morning does have glassy conditions, so you might sneak a few.

Then we hit a real flat spell. From Sunday the 30th through to Wednesday the 4th of September, the swell is mostly small, short-period ENE or S swell, with energy often below 400. There are a few clean windows, but the quality is marginal at best. It’s a stretch of several days where it’s hard to get excited. You’ll be scratching for a wave.

The outlook picks up again on Friday the 5th of September. Friday morning brings a clean 4ft S swell with a 10-second period and offshore wind. Energy is 528. Friday afternoon improves to 5ft with the same conditions. Saturday the 6th morning looks promising too, with 5ft S swell, an 11-second period, and glassy conditions. Energy at 810. But hold up – Saturday afternoon is predicted to get too big again at 7ft from the SSE. That’s a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in.

So, if you’re planning ahead, Sunday morning the 23rd is the first true standout for clean, manageable waves. For the big dogs, Tuesday the 25th through Wednesday the 26th offer the best combination of size, power, and clean conditions. That’s your window to score.

Signing off, Rusty.

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