Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.2° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, S swell with 470 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 15th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the start is a tough one. There’s a big gap right at the top with no real surf on offer for days because of onshore winds and messy conditions. It’s not until around the 17th that things start to look a bit more promising.

Alright, so we kick off with a blank run. From the 12th through to the 16th of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got S and SSW winds, cross-onshore and choppy, with swell heights ranging from 3 ft to 7 ft. That combined swell energy is moderate but it’s all wind chop, sitting between 227 and 565. Not worth paddling out for. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Now, on the 17th of September, Thursday morning, we get our first real sniff of hope. The wind goes glassy – absolute magic – and we’ve got a clean 4 ft S swell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 321, which is moderate, but it’s the first clean window. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off NNE breeze, but the swell drops to 3 ft. Still, a decent little session for a sneaky few.

The 18th of September Friday morning looks okay too, with offshore NNW winds and a 3 ft SSE groundswell. It’s small and clean, but you won’t be getting barrelled. The energy is low at 143, so it’s more of a longboard or foiling kind of day.

But here’s where it gets interesting. The standout is without a doubt the 22nd of September. Tuesday morning is a bit of a monster – the forecast shows a massive 8 ft S swell, period of 10 seconds, but the energy is through the roof at 2005. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s borderline too big for this break and more for the experienced crew. Tuesday afternoon though... now we’re talking. A 6 ft S swell, period 10 seconds, combined energy 692, and the wind turns cross-off from the west. That’s clean, powerful, and very surfable. That’s your best window for a proper session.

Then on the 24th of September Thursday morning, we get another beauty. Offshore NNW winds, 3 mph, with a 7 ft S swell and a 10-second period. The energy is 767, so it’s got a bit of punch. That’s a clean, hollow-feeling wave for the experienced guys. The 25th of September Friday morning is also a real standout – a 6 ft SSE groundswell with a very long period of 13 seconds, combined energy of 1091, and offshore NNW winds. That’s excellent, clean, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but the conditions are spot on.

Later on, the 27th of September Sunday morning is a neat little finisher – a 3 ft SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, cross-off NW wind, and combined energy of 403. It’s clean and would be a nice relaxed session.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there. Mocambique is an exposed spot, and the optimum swell direction is SE, so when we get S and SSE swells, it’s in the ballpark.

To sum it up: don’t bother before the 17th. The real standouts are the 22nd September afternoon and the 24th September morning, with the 25th morning being the pick for the experts. Keep an eye on that 22nd – it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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208
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196
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143
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High Tide
1:56AM0.91m
2:33PM0.78m
2:29AM0.91m
2:51PM0.75m
3:03AM0.87m
3:10PM0.73m
3:37AM0.81m
3:28PM0.70m
4:13AM0.74m
3:46PM0.67m
4:55AM0.65m
4:01PM0.62m
Low Tide
8:54AM0.07m
8:36PM0.25m
9:12AM0.16m
8:38PM0.21m
9:19AM0.25m
8:47PM0.18m
9:16AM0.33m
9:06PM0.18m
9:14AM0.40m
9:29PM0.20m
9:12AM0.46m
9:54PM0.26m
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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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