Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.6°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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,507 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
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0
0
1
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2
1
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2
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
12
1.8
NE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
9
1.4
ENE
9
1
ENE
9
1.2
ESE
8
2.5
S
8
3
S
12
2.2
S
11
2.1
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
365
378
353
322
412
361
206
161
185
260
363
318
144
166
838
2507
1186
979
480
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
20
N
5
SSE
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
S
30
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
NE
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
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on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
High Tide
1:43AM0.89m
2:34PM0.87m
2:12AM0.92m
2:58PM0.85m
2:44AM0.92m
3:22PM0.81m
3:19AM0.90m
3:49PM0.75m
3:58AM0.84m
4:16PM0.68m
4:43AM0.76m
4:43PM0.60m
Low Tide
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
10:59AM0.27m
9:48PM0.29m
12:22PM0.39m
9:33PM0.30m
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5:58
5:58
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Temp °C
20
21
21
20
19
21
19
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16
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Feels °C
20
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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