
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 711 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with ESE 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check what Mocambique has lined up for you over the next couple weeks.
Right off the bat, Wednesday the 15th is a bit of a mixed bag. We get a pulse of ESE groundswell at 5ft with a solid 10-second period, and that morning has a light NNW offshore breeze—clean. The water’s sitting at 60°, a full 5° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a real shock to the system—bring the thickest rubber you have. The combined wave energy is 455 (moderate energy), so there’s some push but nothing scary. The afternoon turns a bit lumpy as the wind picks up. Not the top pick of the week.
The real juice starts firing up on Friday the 17th. That morning we get a jump in size to 6ft from the NE with a short 8-second period. Combined swell energy hits 767 (moderate–strong). It’s a bit of a short-period windswell, but the wind is a gentle cross-off from the N giving you clean waves. This is the kind of day that’ll have you grinning—good fun for intermediates. The break is exposed and tends to handle swell from the SE, so this NE angle is a little different but still works.
Saturday the 18th keeps the party going with similar 6ft NE windswell and clean morning conditions. Again, the short period (8 seconds) keeps the waves punchy and a bit dumpy—better for a shortboard. Combined energy is 521 (moderate–strong), so you’ll feel the power.
Sunday the 19th is probably the best of this first push. Morning sees 7ft from the NE, a light NNW breeze (offshore—clean as a whistle), and the combined energy rockets up to 927 (strong). For an exposed spot like Mocambique, that’s a ton of juice. It’s getting up there in size—this is solid intermediate-to-expert territory if you’re used to a bit of grunt. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes”, so you might have company, but it won’t be a zoo.
Monday the 20th is still good—6ft NE, light offshore, 831 energy (strong). A very similar picture.
Things start to drop off by Tuesday the 22nd. Wednesday the 22nd afternoon though, the wind goes glassy and the swell drops to 4ft from the ENE with that 8-second period. Combined energy is only 208 (weak–moderate), but with glass-off conditions, you can still have a fun little session on a log or a fish. Worth a paddle if you’re keen.
There’s a real dead zone after that. Thursday the 23rd is small and clean but nothing exciting, and Friday the 24th gets blown out by a S cross-onshore wind at 15 mph. Saturday the 25th gets even uglier—7ft of short-period slop from the SSE with onshore winds and rain. That’s a miss.
Then we get a glimmer of hope way out in the second week. Sunday the 26th sees a 5ft swell from the S with a long 11-second period. Onshore wind in the morning, but the afternoon goes glassy again. Combined energy is 481 (moderate). It’s not a standout, but a glassy south groundswell can surprise you.
The real long-range standout though is Monday the 27th July. Morning brings a clean NNW offshore breeze, 5ft from the S with a 12-second period (a proper groundswell), and combined energy of 569 (moderate). That’s a beautiful setup—clean, lined-up waves with some punch. Tuesday the 28th is similar: 5ft from the SSE with a very long 13-second period. Combined energy is 689 (moderate–strong). This is the kind of long-period groundswell that loves a reef or a point, and Mocambique is an exposed beach, so these sets will be well-spaced and a bit straighter, but still super fun for the crew that know where to sit.
If I’m calling one or two true standouts: Sunday the 19th for the biggest, cleanest NE swell of the first week, and Monday the 27th for that long-period S groundswell with offshore glass. Both are top shelf.
Stay keen, and don’t forget the 5/4.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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439 | 320 | 261 | 212 | 178 | 211 | 388 | 352 | 443 | 488 | 481 | 528 | 519 | 381 | 411 | 470 | 343 | 322 | 254 | 237 | 202 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:37PM0.82m | 2:26AM0.77m | 3:59PM0.75m | 3:00AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.81m | 4:43PM0.65m | 4:15AM0.79m | 5:08PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.73m | 5:35PM0.60m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:21AM-0.03m | 10:13PM0.45m | 10:00AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.48m | 10:36AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.48m | 11:09AM0.14m | 9:33PM0.45m | 11:37AM0.24m | 9:46PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.33m | 10:30PM0.38m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:00AM0.38m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
439 | 320 | 261 | 88 | 178 | 211 | 285 | 352 | 443 | 488 | 9 | 528 | 394 | 381 | 411 | 351 | 9 | 322 | 254 | 237 | 202 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 17 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
8 | 8 | 3 | 212 | 3 | 133 | 88 | 65 | 38 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 18 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 13 |
8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NW 3 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 2 |
31 | 30 | 72 | 1 | 127 | — | 388 | — | — | — | 481 | — | 519 | — | — | 470 | 343 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 51 | 37 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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