Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s 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 (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is looking at Mocambique. It's a fairly consistent spot, exposed to the swell, and it's best with wind from the northwest. The water temperature is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
The week starts off with a bit of a thump, but it's just too much. Monday the 24th has a solid 8ft SSE swell pushing in with a long 14-second period, and the energy reading is a strong 2153. But, honestly, it's just too big for this break. The morning's cross-shore wind is light, but it's still a washout. The afternoon is the same story with the swell on it.
Now, Tuesday the 25th is where it gets interesting. First light is the standout. The swell drops to a clean 6ft from the S, with a solid 13-second period, and the energy is a moderate 959. The wind is glassy, a perfect offshore from the NNW. That's a recipe for some seriously clean, fun waves. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-offshore breeze, but the morning glass is the pick.
Wednesday the 26th sees the swell pop back up to 7ft from the SSE with a very long 15-second period. The energy is way up at 1847, but it's just too much again. The winds are okay, but it's going to be a struggle.
Thursday the 27th is another top call. Morning glass again, with a 6ft SSE swell, 14-second period, and a strong 1054 energy reading. The wind is glassy from the NNE. This is for experienced surfers, but it's going to be excellent.
Friday the 28th is a change. The swell swings around to the ENE, dropping to a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate at 463. The morning is a bit marginal, but the afternoon cleans up with a cross-offshore breeze. It's a different kind of wave, but it could be fun.
Then we hit a patch of ordinary conditions. Saturday the 29th through to Monday the 31st of August is all marginal surf, with small, weak E swells. The wind is all over the place, and the energy is pathetic – down to 379 at best. Tuesday the 1st of September is a write-off with strong SSW winds and poor conditions.
We get a brief tease on Wednesday the 2nd of September. A 7ft S swell rolls in, but it's got a short 8-second period and the energy is moderate at 737. The morning is glassy, but that swell is too much for the break again.
The second week is a lot quieter. From Thursday the 3rd of September, the swell drops right off. We're looking at small, 3ft to 4ft waves from the SE with a short period. The energy is weak, around 200-300. The best of the bunch is Saturday the 5th of September morning with a glassy 4ft SE swell, and then Sunday the 6th is tiny with a glassy 3ft wave. It's small-scale stuff. The very end of the forecast, on Monday the 8th of September, a 8ft ENE swell pops up, but it's too big again.
So, for the best surf, you lock in the Tuesday the 25th and Thursday the 27th of August mornings. The water is glassy, the swell is solid, and it's clean. The rest of the window is either too big or too small, with a lot of marginal conditions in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2357 | 2148 | 2012 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 595 | 1847 | 1874 | 1670 | 979 | 690 | 304 | 310 | 412 | 354 | 339 | 360 | 463 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
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 | 6:12AM0.13m | 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 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 |
2357 | 2148 | 2012 | 1308 | 957 | 876 | 550 | 1847 | 1874 | 1670 | 979 | 690 | 304 | 310 | 79 | 354 | 339 | 360 | 463 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | SE 16 | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 595 | — | 8 | — | 75 | 143 | — | 153 | 93 | 42 | 40 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 3 | — | — | NE 5 | — | N 3 | ENE 7 | N 4 | ENE 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | 55 | — | 3 | 294 | 16 | 412 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
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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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