
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 3,030 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 (Jul 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 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 cooking for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off just yet. The first few days offer some clean, rideable waves, but it’s not until the end of the first week that things get properly interesting. The water’s sitting at 63°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit.
Monday 20th kicks off with some fun, clean surf. Morning sees a 5ft swell from the ENE with a light offshore breeze – that’s what we like to see. The wave energy is moderate (325), and the 8-second period means it’s a bit of a windswell, but it’s clean and lined up. The afternoon stays similar, with a 5ft ENE swell and a cross-offshore breeze keeping things tidy. It’s a solid start for a paddle.
Tuesday 21st is nearly a carbon copy: 5ft and 5ft from the ENE, clean conditions, and a gentle cross-off breeze. It’s consistent, and the (Mocambique) break is handling it well. Crowds are possible here, so keep your eyes peeled, but it’s not a zoo.
Wednesday 22nd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning gets messy with a cross-shore wind and a 4ft ENE swell – it’s surfable but not great. The afternoon, however, is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, and that 4ft ENE swell becomes almost perfect. The wave energy is moderate (256), and it’s the kind of session where you can just cruise.
Thursday 23rd is a write-off. The swell shifts to the south and the wind picks up onshore, making it choppy and confused. Don’t bother. The combined energy jumps to 351, but it’s all cross-onshore rubbish.
Friday 24th is a tale of two halves. The morning is a bit messy with onshore wind, but by the afternoon the wind goes glassy again. That 5ft SSE swell (9-second period, a bit longer period) cleans right up, and the wave energy is strong (469). That’s a good session.
Saturday 25th morning is a beauty. A 4ft SE swell with a clean offshore wind – it’s light, it’s clean, and it’s a good size for intermediates. The energy is moderate (356). The afternoon gets a bit sideshore, so morning is the go.
Now, the standout.
Sunday 26th morning is the big one. An 12ft swell from the south with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 4512 – that’s very strong. This is a serious swell. The wind is cross-shore, which is manageable, but this is only for expert surfers. It’s too big for beginners. The break is exposed, so it’ll be a proper show. If you’re experienced, you’ll be in for a wild ride. The afternoon is a bit too big and messy, so stick to the morning.
Monday 27th settles down a bit. A 5ft SE swell with a 9-second period and a light cross-shore wind. It’s a bit tricky, but still surfable for the keen.
Tuesday 28th sees the swell dropping to 3ft, but the mornings are clean. It’s an easy, small day.
Into the second week: The swell stays small, around 2ft to 5ft, with ENE and SE swells. The wind is mostly cross-offshore or glassy, so it’s clean but small. Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st mornings offer some clean 4ft to 5ft ENE swell – good for a longboard. Friday 1st August is a bit of a weird one: a 2ft SE swell with a very long 15-second period. That’s got some energy (232), but it’s a long-period groundswell, which can be a bit too straight for the beach break. Worth a look if you’re patient.
Saturday 2nd August is glassy with a 2ft SE swell and a 14-second period. The energy is moderate (302). It’s clean but small.
Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th August finish the run with some glassy mornings and 5ft ENE swell. The energy is decent (362 and 449). It’s a nice way to end the outlook.
Overall, the clear standout is the Sunday 26th July morning session – that’s a big, powerful swell for the experts. The other pick is the Wednesday 22nd July afternoon for that glassy, clean 4ft wave. The rest is a mix of clean, small days and a few dodgy ones. It’s not a complete blank, but it’s a waiting game for the big one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
315 | 280 | 302 | 280 | 242 | 237 | 232 | 223 | 251 | 191 | 347 | 306 | 354 | 293 | 262 | 214 | 279 | 314 | 2623 | 1149 | 727 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:35PM0.60m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.57m | 7:05AM0.58m | 6:49PM0.54m | 11:47AM0.58m | 8:30PM0.51m | 12:21PM0.66m | 10:58PM0.53m | 12:50PM0.72m | 11:54PM0.59m | 1:19PM0.78m | 00:32AM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.33m | 10:30PM0.38m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:00AM0.38m | 3:02PM0.47m | 3:13AM0.34m | 5:01PM0.47m | 4:38AM0.29m | 6:18PM0.43m | 5:40AM0.22m | 6:59PM0.39m | 6:27AM0.15m | 7:29PM0.36m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SE 10 |
315 | 280 | 302 | 280 | 17 | 237 | 232 | 223 | 251 | 160 | 125 | 306 | 354 | 293 | 262 | 214 | 279 | 314 | 1883 | 106 | 727 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | — | S 11 |
10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 25 | 34 | 32 | — | — | — | 125 | 119 | 167 | 135 | 128 | 81 | 222 | 6 | — | 89 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | S 13 | ENE 7 | — | — | ENE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 84 | 36 | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | N 4 | SSW 3 | — | S 8 | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — |
— | — | — | — | 242 | 14 | 2 | — | 112 | 191 | 347 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 270 | 2623 | 1149 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 5 |
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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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