Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. It’s been a touch slow, but we got a proper swell train coming down the pipe. Gonna be a bit of a wait, but the ocean’s got some fire in it.

Right now we’re looking at some small, clean rollers. Tuesday afternoon has waist-high waves around 3ft from the SSE. Water temp is 65°, dead average for this time of year. Light cross-offshore breeze is keeping the lines tidy. It’s not gonna blow your mind, but it's a fun, easy paddle.

Wednesday morning is the early call, with a glassy surface and similar 3ft SSE swell. It’s a bit soft, but clean and super user-friendly. The wind picks up a little in the afternoon but it's still cross-off and has a little push.

Thursday and Friday stay in that same small range, around 3 to 4ft from the ENE. The mornings have the offshore breeze, keeping things clean. Friday afternoon gets chopped by a southeasterly, so it’ll get messy. The energy is weak, no real power behind it.

Now, here’s the first real standout. Saturday, the 8th. The swell fills in from the south, jumping to a solid 6ft in the morning and 5ft+ in the afternoon, with a longer 12-13 second period. The wave energy is strong. The winds are light and offshore, which will have Mocambique looking proper. This is a call for the experienced surfers; it’s a big step up in size and juice.

But that window closes quick. From Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th, a strong southerly wind blows straight into the break, turning it into a choppy, blown-out mess. The swell is still there, around 6ft, but the quality is gone. You don't want to be out there.

We get a brief break on Wednesday the 12th. The wind drops out in the afternoon, leaving the 4ft SSE swell glassy and clean. It’ll be a super fun, playful session. Thursday the 13th morning looks similar with a light offshore flow. Good waves, but not as powerful as Saturday.

After that, the onshore wind from the south is back, chopping things up. Friday the 14th is poor. But hold on, because the models are hinting at something much bigger.

The second standout, and the big one, is forecast for Saturday, the 15th. The swell is predicted to be a serious 7ft from the SSE with a long 13-second period. The energy is at a very strong level. The wind is light, unfortunately cross-on, but at that size, the break's shape will handle it. This one is marked as too big, folks. This is not a beginner day. This is a big-wave day for the crew.

This bigger surf pattern looks set to continue into the following week. Sunday the 16th is blown out, but Monday the 17th sees another 7ft ENE swell. The winds are onshore from the south, which will make it lumpy, but there could be some size.

The big story for the second week, around the 18th and 19th of August, is a run of solid, powerful ENE swells pushing 7 to 8ft. The combined energy is massive. The wind is going to be a problem, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore flow, so it will be raw and challenging. At this size, and with the wind, it might look more interesting for the kite surfers. The paddle guys are gonna have to pick their moments.

So, to sum it up: this week is small and clean, with the pick being Saturday the 8th for a punchy, clean south swell. Next week, the big stuff arrives. Keep your eye on Saturday the 15th, but be ready for a proper, heavy session. There are a few smaller windows in between, but that Saturday the 8th is your best bet for a clean, solid session. Keep an eye on the long-range stuff, it's promising but we'll have to see.

Rusty out.

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