Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Mocambique.

The good news? There are pulses of swell in the forecast window. The bad news? The timing and conditions are a bit of a mixed bag, so you’ll need to pick your windows carefully.

We kick things off on Friday the 28th. There’s a 6ft NE swell rolling in with a short period of 8 seconds. The moderate breeze is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the combined energy is moderate at 536. The wave comment calls it marginal, and honestly, the wind is more side than anything, so it’s not a standout. Saturday and Sunday the 29th and 30th look pretty average with smaller 5ft to 4.3ft ENE to E swell and cross-on winds. The combined energy drops right down (330 to 221), and conditions look choppy. Not really worth paddling out for.

Now, here’s a glimmer. Monday the 31st of August. The morning starts with heavy rain but glassy conditions. I know that sounds weird, but glass is gold. The swell is 5ft from the east with a 9-second period, and combined energy is back up to a moderate 375. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. This is a solid day for an intermediate surfer at Mocambique – water temp is 65.1°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no need for a thick steamer, but a spring suit would be wise.

We get a lull again on Tuesday, 1st September. The morning has tiny 3ft ENE swell with cross-on wind. The afternoon turns ugly: a 6ft S swell with a short 7-second period and strong cross-on breeze (12 mph). The combined energy hits 433, but it’s messy.

Now, big news for Wednesday the 2nd of September. A solid 8.2ft S swell arrives with a period of 11 seconds. Combined energy surges to a very strong 1914. The wave comment is clear – the swell is too big for this break, and this is only for experts or big-wave chargers. The wind is slight cross-on, so it won’t be perfect. I’d say this is a “watch from the shore” day unless you’re seriously experienced.

A smaller, more manageable SSE swell (6ft, 10 seconds) moves through Thursday the 3rd, with combined energy around 662. Conditions are marginal due to cross-on light breezes. Worth a look for a patient surfer.

Friday the 4th of September morning is a real treat. A clean 2.3ft SE swell with 10-second period, but the wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph. That’s the cleanest wind we’ll see for that size. Combined energy is 201, so it’s not a huge day, but for a light board and fun little waves, it’ll be smooth. This is one of the few true standouts for quality.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th is small – 2ft to 3ft SSE swell – but Sunday the 6th afternoon goes glassy with a 4.3ft S swell and 10-second period. Combined energy is 408. Good for a longboard or a fun fish.

Heads up for Monday the 7th of September. Another big pulse: a 7.5ft SSE groundswell with a very long 14-second period. Combined energy is a massive 1896. Morning winds are offshore from the NW, so that section will be clean, but again, it’s too big for this break unless you’re an expert. The long period means the sets will be powerful, but for a beach break, you’ll want a point or a reef for those longer lines.

The rest of the first week of September into the second week looks pretty poor. Strong cross-on winds from the south and SSE dominate from the 8th through the 10th, with swell size from 6.2ft down to 3.3ft, but combined energy is moderate to strong and the conditions are choppy. Not worth it.

We get a brief glimmer on Friday the 11th of September – a 5ft E swell with 7-second period, but cross-shore winds make it choppy.

Finally, the last day in the window, Saturday the 12th of September. This is the biggest swell of the whole forecast: 10ft from the SE and ESE with 9 to 10-second period. Combined energy is an enormous 2155 to 2488. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 12-15 mph, so it’ll be clean, but the wave comment clearly states it’s too big for this break. Experts only, and honestly, with that size and a beach break, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.

Best bets: If you want clean, manageable waves, target Monday morning 31st August (5ft glassy) or Friday morning 4th September (2.3ft offshore). For the big-wave crew, take a look at Wednesday 2nd September morning (8.2ft, but watch the size and

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