Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming up at Mocambique. The first good session kicks off Wednesday afternoon, the 12th of August. The water’s sitting at 65.1°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Wednesday afternoon, 12th August – The swell is a clean 5.9 ft from the SSE, with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a nice groundswell pushing through, and the combined energy is a solid moderate 896. The wind is light out of the NNW, keeping it clean. This is a great start to the run.

Thursday morning, 13th August – Swell holds at 5.9 ft from the SSE, and the period stretches out to 14 seconds. The energy jumps up to 1257, so there’s a bit more punch. The wind is a cross-on from the south though, so it’s not glassy. It’s a bit bumpy, but still surfable.

Thursday afternoon, 13th August – We get some light rain and the wind swings SSE at 15 km/h, still cross-on. The swell is the same height, but the period drops to 13 seconds. The energy is still strong at 1125, but the wind is making it a little choppy and messy.

Friday morning, 14th August – This is where it gets good. The wind is completely dead, glassy conditions. The swell is 5.2 ft from the SSE, 13-second period, with an energy of 1039. This is proper clean surf and it’s the standout of the first week. The water will be like glass, and the waves will have some shape to them.

Friday afternoon, 14th August – The swell pumps up to 7.5 ft. Still glassy, but that’s a lot of power. The energy is a hefty 1768. For a spot like this, that’s getting into the big territory. This one is for the experienced crew only.

Saturday morning, 15th August – Swell drops back to 4.3 ft, period at 12 seconds, energy at 866. The wind is light cross-off from the NNW, keeping it clean. A nice, easy session.

Saturday afternoon, 15th August – Swell shifts to 5.9 ft from the east, but the period is short at 8 seconds. Energy is 720. The wind is cross-off from the north, so it’s clean, but the short period means the waves won’t have that same push.

Sunday morning, 16th August – Similar to Saturday afternoon. 5.9 ft from the east, 8-second period, with energy dropping to 546. Wind is light cross-off. Clean, but a bit weak and short.

Sunday afternoon, 16th August – The east swell drops to 5.2 ft, period still 8 seconds. Energy is down to 430. The wind goes cross-on from the east, making it bumpy. Skim city.

Monday, 17th August – Swell is 6.6 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (799 morning, 671 afternoon). The wind is cross-off in the morning, but swings to cross in the afternoon. It’s not terrible, but it’s not the best.

Tuesday, 18th August – The wind picks up strong from the south at 25 km/h. Swell is 5.9 ft from the ENE, but it’s choppy. Not one to bother with.

Wednesday, 19th August to Thursday, 20th August – A quieter period. Swell drops to 4.6 ft, then 3.9 ft, then 3.0 ft. Winds are light, but the energy is low (341, 280, 261). Marginal.

Friday, 21st August – Onshore winds from the SSE. The swell is 4.3 ft, but the wind is on it. Poor conditions.

Saturday, 22nd August – Morning is glassy with a 3.3 ft south swell, 10-second period, energy 451. The afternoon picks up to 5.6 ft from the south with a cross-off wind. The session is looking better, but not epic.

Sunday, 23rd August – The swell goes big. 8.2 ft in the morning, 9.8 ft in the afternoon. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a solid groundswell. The energy is massive: 1699 in the morning, and a whopping 4403 in the afternoon. That’s huge. The wind is offshore

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