Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,542 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Yo, Rusty here. Let's break down the local surf for the next couple of weeks.
The water's a pretty average 67°F for this time of year, so nothing weird there. We've got some swell coming through, but the size is the big factor early on.
The absolute standout is Tuesday, August 25th. Expect a clean 6ft swell out of the south with a long 13-second period. The wind is dead calm in the morning – absolutely glassy. The combined energy is solid at (959). This is your morning session, no question. The swell direction lines up perfectly with what this break likes. It's a fairly consistent spot, so waves will be rolling in, but with these conditions, expect more company than usual.
After that, Wednesday the 26th sees the swell jump to 7ft with a 15-second period. That's a powerful groundswell, and for a beach break, those long-period waves can get a bit walled up. The wind is light and cross-offshore though, so it's on for the experienced surfers. It's getting big enough that beginners should probably stay on the sand.
There's a good run from Sunday, August 30th to Tuesday, September 1st. Swell drops to a more user-friendly 5ft to 6ft from the east-northeast. Sunday morning is glassy again with a light offshore wind. The period is a shorter 9 seconds, so not as much grunt, but it'll be clean and fun for a good paddle.
A bigger south swell hits around September 1st, but it's pushing 8ft with onshore and cross-onshore winds on the first few days, making it messy. The period drops to 8 seconds on the 1st, so it's going to be lumpy and weak.
The last few days, the 5th and 6th, are a write-off with strong, lumpy cross-onshore winds cooking the surface.
Best bet: lock in Tuesday morning, August 25th, for that glassy 6ft south swell. Sunday the 30th morning is your second-best call. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or too messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1213 | 2542 | 1468 | 2012 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 653 | 1927 | 1927 | 1748 | 994 | 690 | 304 | 327 | 363 | 422 | 376 | 367 | 384 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:56PM0.60m | 1:07PM0.80m | 00:24AM0.69m | 1:29PM0.84m | 00:49AM0.77m | 1:51PM0.87m | 1:16AM0.83m | 2:12PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.89m | 2:34PM0.87m | 2:12AM0.92m | 2:58PM0.85m | 2:44AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.38m | 6:12AM0.13m | 7:03PM0.34m | 6:50AM0.06m | 7:27PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.00m | 7:52PM0.27m | 7:57AM-0.03m | 8:18PM0.26m | 8:30AM-0.04m | 8:45PM0.25m | 9:04AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.25m | |||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 30 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 13 |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
1213 | 2542 | 1468 | 2012 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 647 | 1927 | 1927 | 1748 | 994 | 690 | 304 | 327 | 81 | 422 | 376 | 367 | 384 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 21 | SE 16 | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
11 | 5 | 706 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 653 | — | 14 | — | 82 | 132 | — | 153 | 93 | 44 | 25 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | ENE 7 | N 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | S 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 54 | — | — | 198 | 21 | 363 | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
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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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