
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Bit of a quiet start, but we’ve got a decent run of swell lining up for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.
The water’s sitting at 60.4°F right now, which is a whopping 5.4°F colder than normal for this time of year – that’s properly unusual, so you’ll want a thick steamer if you’re heading out.
Wednesday 15th July is a write-off – just a small 4.3ft ESE swell with a cross-off wind, but the energy is weak (352) and the conditions are marginal. Nothing to get excited about.
Thursday 16th July morning is a slight step up. The swell drops to 3.3ft from the ESE, period 10 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (449). Cross-off wind keeps it clean, and the forecast says expect good surf. It’s not a standout, but it’s a solid 1-2 foot wave for a quiet paddle.
Friday 17th July morning is where things start to get interesting. Swell jumps to 6.2ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and the energy is ramping up strong (809). Cross-off wind, clean conditions, and the forecast says very good surf. This is a proper 3-4 foot wave, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and sectiony – still fun if you’re on a shortboard.
Saturday 18th July morning is the first true standout. Swell hits 7.5ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, and the energy is strong (1213). But here’s the catch – the forecast says it’s too big for this break. At over 6.5ft, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The cross-off wind keeps it clean, but the short period and size will make it a handful. If you’re an expert, this is your window.
Sunday 19th July morning drops back to 5.6ft ENE, period 8 seconds, with moderate energy (410). Clean cross-off wind, and the forecast says good surf. It’s a solid 3-foot wave, but nothing to write home about.
Monday 20th July morning brings a change – light cross-shore wind from the SW at 3 mph, with a 5.9ft NE swell. The energy is strong (839), but the conditions are marginal. That light wind means small ripples, but it’s not clean. The afternoon sees onshore wind from the SE, so forget it.
Tuesday 21st July is a better day. Morning has 4.3ft ENE swell with a light cross-off breeze, clean conditions, and good surf forecast. Not big, but a fun longboard wave.
Wednesday 22nd July morning is glassy – wind from the WSW at 3 mph, swell 3.3ft from the ENE. The energy is low (140), and the forecast says very ordinary. It’s a knee-high ripple, but glassy. Worth a look if you’re desperate.
Thursday 23rd July afternoon is the next highlight. Glassy conditions, wind from the NE at 3 mph, swell 3.0ft from the SSE, period 8 seconds. Energy is low (224), but the forecast says good surf. Clean, tiny, and fun for a log.
Saturday 25th July morning sees a 5.9ft SSE swell with light cross-on wind. Energy is moderate (525), but the conditions are marginal. Not great.
Sunday 26th July is a solid run. Morning has 4.9ft S swell, period 11 seconds, with light cross-off wind. Energy is moderate (589), and the forecast says very good surf. That longer period means better shape and more push. The afternoon is similar, with a 4.9ft S swell, period 10 seconds, and clean conditions. This is a proper 2-3 foot groundswell runner – fun at Mocambique.
Monday 27th July morning is another good one. Swell 4.9ft from the S, period 11 seconds, cross-off wind, clean. Energy is strong (862), and the forecast says very good surf. The afternoon, though, is a beast – 7.9ft from the SSE, period 16 seconds, and energy is massive (2910). That’s a very long period groundswell, and it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only experts should even look at it. That kind of period will be making the waves stand up tall and fast – you’ll be taking off on the ledge.
Tuesday 28th July morning is excellent for experienced surfers. Swell 5.6ft from the SSE, period 13 seconds, cross-off wind, clean, and energy is strong (1055). The forecast says excellent. This is the pick of the second week – a solid 3-foot groundswell with good direction and perfect wind. The afternoon is too big again at
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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320 | 261 | 212 | 178 | 211 | 423 | 372 | 466 | 702 | 455 | 547 | 394 | 298 | 423 | 448 | 343 | 309 | 219 | 192 | 161 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:37PM0.82m | 2:26AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.75m | 3:00AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.81m | 4:43PM0.65m | 4:15AM0.79m | 5:08PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.73m | 5:35PM0.60m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.57m | 7:05AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.45m | 10:00AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.48m | 10:36AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.48m | 11:09AM0.14m | 9:33PM0.45m | 11:37AM0.24m | 9:46PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.33m | 10:30PM0.38m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:00AM0.38m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | |
5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | 5:38 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
320 | 261 | 98 | 178 | 211 | 292 | 372 | 466 | 488 | 9 | 21 | 394 | 298 | 423 | 381 | 9 | 309 | 219 | 192 | 161 | 122 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 17 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
8 | 2 | 212 | 3 | 133 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 18 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | SSW 3 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | — | N 4 | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | S 3 |
23 | 67 | 136 | 116 | — | 423 | — | — | 702 | 455 | 547 | — | 22 | — | 448 | 343 | — | — | 14 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 23 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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