Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.3° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,780 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. 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+) 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the Mocambique outlook. It’s a bit of a slow cooker this one, so don’t get your hopes up for the next few days.

Right now, the old ocean is a bit of a mess. The wind has been getting up from the S and SSE, blowing cross-on shore, and it’s making the waves pretty ugly. Today, Friday the 4th, and through the weekend, we’ve got waves in the 3ft to 10ft range, but the wind is just ruining it. That 10ft swell on Sunday afternoon is a big one, but with a strong S breeze at 22 mph and a short, weak period of 8 seconds, it’s just a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy is strong (1332), but it’s not for us paddle-surfers. That set-up is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Monday the 7th is still a write-off. We get a bit of a drop in size, but it’s still cross-onshore and only marginal. The ocean is trying to sort itself out.

Now, you’ve got to be patient. The real story starts on Tuesday the 8th. The wind eases right off, going glassy from the WNW in the morning. The swell will be a clean 4ft from the SSE with a decent 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (488). This is the first real window of surfable, clean waves. The afternoon gets even better with a light cross-off breeze. The same swell sticks around, maybe a touch smaller at 4ft, but the energy picks up (584). This is a solid session.

The standout for the whole forecast is going to be Wednesday the 9th. We’ve got clear skies and a light cross-off wind from the NNW. The swell jacks up a bit to 6ft from the ENE. The period is a bit short at 8 seconds, but the energy is strong (561). The waves will be clean and fun. Mocambique is a fairly consistent spot, and with the wind behaving, this is the best on offer. It’s still manageable for intermediates. Don’t sleep on the afternoon either, it’s the same story.

Thursday the 10th starts glassy but the swell drops off to 4ft from the ENE. The energy is a bit lower (334). It’s a good morning session, but the wind swings onshore in the afternoon.

After that, we get into a bit of a mixed bag. The wind stays light on Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th, with clean conditions and glassy mornings, but the swell is tiny, mostly 3ft or less. The energy is weak (between 144 and 207). It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.

The week starting Sunday the 13th looks a bit grim again. The wind picks up, and we get a lot of cross-on and cross-shore conditions. The swell gets a bit of a boost on Monday the 14th with 6ft from the S but the period is a shocking 6 seconds, and it’s messy. Kite surfers might be interested again.

Tuesday the 15th sees a long-period swell of 12 seconds from the S, but it’s still cross-on. The energy is huge (1257), but the wind is the enemy. It’s a marginal call.

The long-range stuff around the 17th and 18th of September is interesting, but it’s a long way off. We’ve got a massive groundswell on the 17th with a 16-second period and 7ft swell from the SSE. The energy is extreme (2587). But the wind is a solid 15-19 mph cross-on, so it’s just going to be blown out and lumpy. Only for experts, and even then, it’s rough. It’s one to watch, but don’t mark it in the diary yet.

To wrap it up, don’t bother with the next few days. The best bet is to get on it Tuesday the 8th, but the real red-letter day is Wednesday the 9th. The water temp is about 67°F, which is just about normal for the time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSE
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10
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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
143
157
226
132
157
302
1225
1124
587
388
288
326
675
634
465
381
250
147
118
184
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
35
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
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WNW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
S
10
S
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SSE
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High Tide
00:12AM0.40m
12:28PM0.78m
00:12AM0.46m
12:59PM0.85m
00:02AM0.53m
1:24PM0.88m
00:07AM0.63m
1:41PM0.88m
00:28AM0.73m
1:53PM0.86m
00:55AM0.82m
2:03PM0.83m
1:25AM0.88m
Low Tide
9:39PM0.36m
3:51AM0.28m
6:22PM0.40m
5:05AM0.18m
6:44PM0.36m
6:00AM0.08m
7:10PM0.35m
6:45AM0.00m
7:35PM0.34m
7:24AM-0.04m
7:57PM0.33m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:16PM0.31m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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