Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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