Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Mocambique. This is an exposed spot, and it’s set up best for a SE swell, so we’ll be watching that.

The first few days are pretty flat out. Tuesday the 28th of July has some small, weak energy sneaking in, but it’s nothing to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Thursday morning the 30th is a quick glimmer of hope. The swell is tiny at 2ft from the south with a period of 10 seconds, but the wind is glassy. It’s enough to get a clean little wave, but the combined energy is only 125 – weak stuff. You’d be scratching for a ride.

We’ve got a real dry spell after that. Friday through to next Monday morning (the 4th of August) is mostly poor, with cross-onshore winds and short-period windswell making a mess of things. The swell direction swings to the ENE, which isn’t ideal for this break. That’s about five days of nothing worth paddling out for.

Then things start to pick up. Tuesday the 4th of August morning sees a jump in quality. We’ve got a 4ft south-southeast swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is light cross-offshore. The combined energy is a solid 499 – that’s moderate, but it’s got some push. The waves will be clean and lined up. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting forever. Wednesday the 5th holds similar, with a 4ft SSE swell and light cross-off winds. Thursday the 6th morning is glassy with a light cross-off, but the swell drops a bit to 3ft.

Now, the real standout is the following week. Mark it down. Monday the 10th of August is the one to circle. The swell is 4ft from the south with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, with heaps of energy. The combined energy is a massive 880 (strong). The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. This is a point break setup, so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Tuesday the 11th is just as good, with a 4ft south swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions in the morning. Wednesday the 12th is also glassy with a 4ft south swell and 13-second period. The combined energy is still way up there (710). These days are the best on offer, no question. The size is perfect for intermediates, and the conditions will be clean and inviting.

A word of warning: the swell is over 5ft on the afternoon of the 8th of August, with a short 6-second period, making it a bit of a mess for beginners. The long period swells on the 10th and 11th, while beautiful, will be better suited to the point breaks for the best shape, as beach breaks can get a bit straight with that kind of period.

So, there’s a bit of a wait, but from the 10th of August you’ll be rewarded. The earlier windows are just too weak and wind-affected. Hang tight.

Rusty.

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