Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.3° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 28th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Well, looking at the charts for our stretch of coast, it’s a bit of a mixed bag of tricks for the next couple of weeks. The first few days are pretty grim, with smaller, junky swell and cross-onshore winds making a mess of things. We’re looking at a big gap with nothing worth paddling out for until we hit the tail end of the month. Hang tight, because there are a couple of windows that are worth circling on the calendar, but they’re not without their own quirks.

To kick things off, the first real call is for Thursday the 27th. Mocambique is the spot, with a clean 6ft of SSE groundswell pushing in at 14 seconds. The wind is light and cross-offshore, which will keep the faces pretty tidy. There’s a heap of energy in the water too, with the combined swell energy reading 1121, so it’s got some push behind it. Water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is about average for this time of year. It’s not perfect, but a solid, clean start. The afternoon backs off a touch to 5ft and gets a bit more wind, so the morning session is the one.

Friday the 28th is when the wheels fall off. The swell drops in period to a weak 8 seconds and the direction swings around to the ENE, which is junk for this break. The wind is still cross-off, but the waves will be soft and crumbly. Not worth the paddle.

Saturday and Sunday are a write-off. The wind goes cross-onshore, it gets choppy, and the swell is small and weak. It’s the kind of weekend you spend fixing your board or doing something else entirely.

Monday the 31st offers a hint of hope early. The wind goes completely glassy, and we get a clean little ENE swell at 5ft and 9 seconds. It’s not big, but clean. The energy is moderate at 484. It’s a surfable morning, but nothing to call home about. The afternoon gets messy again.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a no-go in the morning, but the afternoon brings a bigger pulse of 8ft south swell at 8 seconds. However, it’s with a strong cross-onshore wind, making it a complete mess. That’s a lot of water moving but absolutely no shape to it. Skip.

Wednesday the 2nd is more of the same, cross-onshore and lumpy. Not worth it.

Now, here’s the real standout, and it’s a week out. Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning glass is on, with a solid 7ft of south swell at 11 seconds. The energy reading is 1270, that’s proper. But here’s the catch: the wave comment says it might be too big for this break. That’s a lot of water for Mocambique, and it could be shutting down or closing out. For the experienced crew, this could be firing, but for everyone else, maybe leave the board on the car. The winds are light and offshore, so if it’s handling the size, it will be epic. This is the one to watch.

After that, it fades. The swell drops back down to 4ft to 3ft for the 4th and 5th, with clean conditions, but small. The 5th of September has a morning with heavy rain but glassy conditions and a long 14-second swell at only 2ft. It’s clean, but tiny.

The second week is a bit of a bust. From the 6th through the 11th, we see a return to short-period, wind-affected junk. There’s a constant stream of ENE swell at 8-second periods, but winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore and the wave energy is weak, consistently reading under 350. The water gets choppy and lumpy, especially later in the week with fresh winds on the 10th.

So, to sum it up: You’ve got one decent day early on the 27th, but the real prize, if you’re game, is the 3rd of September. It’s got size, power, and clean winds, but it might be more than the break can handle. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
27
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
1.7
SSE
14
1.5
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13
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12
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8
1.7
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1064
745
365
276
344
354
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250
207
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471
232
161
307
1056
1938
1148
865
867
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSW
15
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5
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5
WNW
20
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15
NNW
20
S
30
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15
SSW
5
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20
SSE
20
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:12PM0.88m
1:43AM0.89m
2:34PM0.87m
2:12AM0.92m
2:58PM0.85m
2:44AM0.92m
3:22PM0.81m
3:19AM0.90m
3:49PM0.75m
3:58AM0.84m
4:16PM0.68m
4:43AM0.76m
4:43PM0.60m
Low Tide
8:18PM0.26m
8:30AM-0.04m
8:45PM0.25m
9:04AM-0.01m
9:11PM0.25m
9:38AM0.05m
9:36PM0.26m
10:15AM0.15m
9:54PM0.27m
10:59AM0.27m
9:48PM0.29m
12:22PM0.39m
9:33PM0.30m
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5:57
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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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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