Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.4°C
0.5° 

Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mocambique surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
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3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ENE
8
3
S
8
3.5
S
12
3.5
S
11
2.5
SSE
10
2
SSE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
423
352
284
197
157
161
212
275
213
193
202
1061
3430
2419
1172
718
456
328
176
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
N
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
NNW
20
NNW
20
S
40
S
15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
5:40AM0.67m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
Low Tide
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
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
rain showers
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clear
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6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
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5:58
5:59
5:59
6:00
6:00
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 mm
2
2
2
1
4
11
21
9
Temp °C
20
18
19
19
19
19
19
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19
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16
Feels °C
23
17
18
18
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18
11
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12
14
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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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