Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee, this is Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Mocambique for the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, no two ways about it. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are total duds. Small, short-period swell, mixed up with onshore winds. Not worth wetting your wetsuit. Friday the 24th is a bit better, but still just marginal.

The first real highlight is Saturday morning, the 25th of July. That’s your window. The wind is offshore from the NW, light, and the swell is a clean 6ft from the SE with a 9-second period. The energy is solid (541), and the conditions are game on. Get out there early because the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

Sunday the 26th is a good follow-up. The morning has a 3ft south swell, but it’s a 12-second period, so that’s proper groundswell. It’ll have some nice shape to it. Winds are light and cross-off from the north. It’s a fun, clean day, just a bit smaller.

Monday the 27th through Wednesday the 29th is a lull. The swell drops, the wind gets messy. Not much to talk about.

Then Thursday the 30th of July gives us a surprise. The afternoon turns glassy – dead calm – and we’ve got 5ft of short-period ESE swell. It’s not the best quality, but glassy conditions make anything rideable. It’s the best of that week.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. From Friday the 31st of July onward, the ocean is going to go nuts. We’re talking 8ft on Friday, 8ft on Saturday, and then a solid 10ft for days on end. The energy numbers are massive – 884, 1087, and up to 2890. That’s a lot of water moving. The swell is from the E and ESE, with periods from 8 to 14 seconds.

But here’s the catch – at this break, it’s predicted to be too big. The reports are clear: that size is a problem for Mocambique. The wind looks good, often offshore or cross-off, but the power is immense. A 10ft swell with a 14-second period on the 6th of August is a monster. This is for experts only, and even then, you’d want to be careful. The water temp is about where it should be for this time of year.

So, the bottom line: Saturday the 25th of July morning is your best day. Get it while it’s clean and fun. Sunday the 26th morning is your second pick. After that, the big stuff rolls in, but it’s a beast that’s likely too much for this spot. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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