Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie and have a listen. Rusty here, looking at what's cooking for Mocambique over the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. Thursday the 3rd looks pretty average, with some chest-high, 5ft SE swell but the wind is a messy cross-off at 12 mph, keeping things from really cleaning up. The wave energy is moderate at best (631). The water’s sitting at 67°, which is just about normal for this time of year. Honestly, with those conditions, it’s not worth paddling out in a hurry.

Friday and the weekend are a write-off. Strong cross-on winds and choppy, poor surf. A couple of those days have swell over 5ft, but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday the 6th afternoon even sees some solid 10ft swell (961 energy), but with that onshore wind? It’s a mess.

Now, Monday the 7th morning is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with glassy cross-shore wind, and the wave energy is getting up there (627). The swell period is a solid 9 seconds – not super long, but enough for a decent wall. But here’s the catch: it’s likely too big for this break. It’s going to be a close-out for the average surfer. The pattern clears up later in the day but the conditions turn average again.

We hit a proper dry spell from the 8th through the 13th. Mostly cross or onshore wind, with marginal to poor surf. You’ll see a couple of 5ft – 8ft swells, but the wind just won't cooperate, leaving it choppy and lumpy. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 9th morning with a little 4ft E swell and light cross-off wind, but it’s inconsistent and nothing to get excited about.

The real standout – the one you want to circle on the calendar – is Monday the 14th. I know it’s a week and a half away, but listen. We’ve got a solid 8ft S swell, with a clean offshore wind on Monday morning. The energy is getting serious (879 – 954). It’s going to be big, which is why this is for the experienced crew only. Beginners, sit this one out. The wind is right, the swell is pumping, and it’s going to be a proper session for the experts. Just be ready for some heavy water.

After that, things settle down nicely. Tuesday the 15th morning offers a smaller, cleaner 5ft S swell with light offshore wind. Then, the absolute gem is Wednesday the 16th morning. You’re looking at a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period and dead calm, glassy conditions (322 energy). It’s small but perfect – clean, lined-up, and will be a dream for a longboard or a fish. Thursday the 17th morning also looks promising with a 4ft S swell and 12-second period, with a light cross-off wind making for clean waves.

The tail end of the forecast, the 18th, brings some serious, powerful SSE groundswell – up to 6ft at a very long 15-17 second period. The wave energy is through the roof (1382 – 1689). But the wind is straight onshore and strong, turning it into a washing machine. Absolutely blown out. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for the experienced surfer is the big, clean swell on Monday the 14th. For everyone else wanting a clean, fun session, wait for Wednesday the 16th morning.

Rusty.

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