Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 -03
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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (May 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
!
3
2
0
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
2
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
6
2.2
S
7
1.9
S
7
1
S
14
2.2
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
14
1.4
S
13
1.4
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
15
3
SSE
15
3
S
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
14
2.1
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.8
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.2
S
12
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
1.9
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
442
327
372
2224
1288
653
690
2726
3420
3992
2444
1970
1496
1144
1020
569
397
255
399
375
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
S
5
SW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
W
15
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:35PM0.83m
2:37AM0.62m
4:23PM0.75m
3:03AM0.63m
5:16PM0.67m
9:52PM0.68m
3:36AM0.64m
6:35PM0.59m
4:19AM0.64m
11:37PM0.68m
5:24AM0.61m
11:59PM0.65m
7:01AM0.59m
11:52PM0.62m
Low Tide
9:16AM0.10m
11:08PM0.46m
10:00AM0.11m
00:09AM0.54m
11:02AM0.14m
7:20PM0.64m
12:21PM0.18m
7:00PM0.59m
1:38PM0.21m
3:09AM0.58m
2:49PM0.23m
3:55AM0.53m
3:51PM0.24m
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
1
2
1
3
7
2
1
2
Temp °C
17
15
14
15
16
16
18
17
16
16
16
15
17
17
15
17
18
18
19
19
20
13
12
10
12
14
15
18
15
13
13
12
12
16
16
15
15
16
18
19
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
7
0.3
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
12
1
S
14
2.2
SSE
16
1.8
SSE
14
1.4
S
13
1.4
SSE
13
2.4
SSE
15
3
SSE
15
2.5
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
14
2.1
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
13
1.8
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
ESE
6
1
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
1.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
1
36
49
372
2224
1288
653
690
2315
3420
2855
2444
1970
1496
1144
1020
569
132
238
194
375
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
7
0.2
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
18
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.6
ESE
5
1
SE
6
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSE
11
Energy kJ
5
1
24
283
27
25
11
14
9
5
5
5
6
6
18
66
397
191
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
5
4
6
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
6
2.2
S
7
1.9
S
7
1.5
S
7
2.2
S
14
0.6
SSE
3
2.5
S
14
3
S
14
1.6
E
6
1.7
E
7
2
E
7
Energy kJ
293
442
327
212
1807
9
2726
3992
202
255
399
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
43
21
15
5
12
9
5
43
12
12
12
12
5
15
0
12
12
12
15
16
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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