Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
17.6°C
1.8° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,083 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 23rd Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NE
9
2.5
ENE
9
2.1
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9
2.1
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9
2.1
ENE
9
1.6
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9
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1.8
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6
2.5
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8
2
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10
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SSE
15
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SSE
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14
1.9
SSE
14
1.6
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13
1.2
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12
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SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.9
ENE
7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1325
1256
749
644
659
405
160
255
852
745
2083
1895
1462
1266
811
447
303
161
88
76
54
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NW
20
SSE
5
SSW
30
S
25
S
25
S
15
S
10
SE
5
NW
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NNW
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NE
5
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High Tide
12:09PM0.70m
11:08PM0.53m
12:22PM0.76m
11:34PM0.63m
12:39PM0.81m
11:59PM0.72m
12:59PM0.85m
00:26AM0.80m
1:20PM0.88m
00:54AM0.87m
1:41PM0.88m
1:23AM0.91m
2:03PM0.86m
1:55AM0.94m
Low Tide
5:45PM0.44m
4:58AM0.20m
6:01PM0.37m
5:43AM0.12m
6:25PM0.32m
6:21AM0.04m
6:52PM0.27m
6:56AM-0.01m
7:20PM0.23m
7:32AM-0.03m
7:49PM0.20m
8:07AM-0.01m
8:17PM0.19m
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6:05
6:03
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5:58
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6:07
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6:10
 mm
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Temp °C
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28
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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