
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, S swell with 1,556 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the pipe at Mocambique.
We’ve got a solid run of surf on the way, but it’s not a straightforward pick. The first real standout for me is Saturday the 8th. We’re lookin’ at a nice 6ft south swell early, with a long, tasty 14-second period on it. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined swell energy is a meaty 1252 (moderate wave energy), so there’s some punch behind it. The wind is light and offshore out of the northwest, and that’s gonna keep it glassy and clean. This is one for the experienced crew though—6ft with that period is a proper session. The water’s sittin’ at 66°F, which is about normal for this time of year. Mocambique is exposed to the southeast, and this south swell is gonna wrap in nicely.
Saturday afternoon keeps the good times rollin’ with a bit smaller 5ft south swell, still that lovely 14-second period, and now the wind shifts to a clean offshore from the northwest. Same excellent quality. After that, Sunday the 9th gets messy real quick with a strong 16 mph south wind turnin’ the 8ft swell into a choppy cross-on mess. That one’s a write-off.
Now, if you’re patient, Tuesday the 11th afternoon is where it gets interestin’ again. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the south, still on a clean 12-second interval, and the wind goes *dead glass*. I’m talkin’ 3 mph from the south, glassy as a mirror. That’s a beautiful, clean window for a surfin’ session. The energy’s down a bit to 879 (moderate wave energy), but the quality is there.
The next one that catches my eye is Saturday the 15th. A bit smaller, 4ft south swell, 11-second period, and another glass-off in the morning with 3 mph north-northeast breeze. Clean as a whistle. That afternoon stays clean with a light offshore. A solid, cruisy day.
After that, the swell starts to fade and the winds get messy again. There’s a brief window on Friday the 21st afternoon where things clean up with a glassy 3ft easterly swell, but it’s small and short-period at 7 seconds. Not a standout, just a quiet session if you’re desperate.
The real prize of this whole 16-day window is Saturday the 8th and Tuesday the 11th afternoon. Saturday for the power and the classic groundswell, Tuesday for the absolute perfection of a glassy offshore window. Don’t sleep on either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1178 | 1004 | 775 | 1556 | 1187 | 1144 | 1290 | 522 | 1155 | 972 | 855 | 1002 | 887 | 780 | 454 | 319 | 1016 | 823 | 939 | 1397 | 725 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 12:55PM0.81m | 00:14AM0.52m | 1:31PM0.88m | 00:26AM0.58m | 2:02PM0.91m | 00:47AM0.66m | 2:26PM0.90m | 1:13AM0.74m | 2:44PM0.86m | 1:42AM0.81m | 3:01PM0.81m | 2:13AM0.86m | 3:17PM0.77m | 2:46AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:51PM0.33m | 6:12AM0.12m | 7:35PM0.32m | 7:01AM0.03m | 8:09PM0.33m | 7:44AM-0.04m | 8:38PM0.35m | 8:24AM-0.06m | 9:03PM0.38m | 8:59AM-0.05m | 9:21PM0.39m | 9:30AM0.01m | 9:29PM0.38m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | NE 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 |
1178 | 1004 | 775 | 47 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 522 | 1155 | 972 | 855 | 1002 | 887 | 780 | 454 | 99 | 1016 | 823 | 939 | 41 | 725 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 9 |
71 | 71 | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 38 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 10 | 5 | — | 319 | 98 | 97 | 57 | 31 | 251 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | — | SSE 15 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 291 | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | S 13 | — |
3 | 32 | — | 1556 | 1187 | 1144 | 1290 | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74 | — | — | — | 6 | 1397 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
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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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