Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 3rd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
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4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
1.1
NE
6
0.5
S
12
3.5
S
9
2.5
S
10
2.4
S
12
2.3
SSE
13
2
SSE
14
2
SSE
15
2
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
250
163
82
51
49
72
69
1757
1415
1562
1687
1505
1682
1705
1294
939
564
353
284
247
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
SW
5
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
10
SSE
10
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NE
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
5
S
cross-on
on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
off
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
1:11PM0.85m
1:17AM0.76m
1:46PM0.86m
1:40AM0.75m
2:20PM0.85m
2:03AM0.73m
2:54PM0.83m
2:28AM0.72m
3:29PM0.79m
2:55AM0.70m
4:07PM0.74m
3:27AM0.68m
4:52PM0.69m
Low Tide
7:45PM0.21m
7:35AM0.14m
8:12PM0.25m
7:55AM0.11m
8:37PM0.31m
8:16AM0.10m
9:00PM0.36m
8:41AM0.10m
9:24PM0.41m
9:12AM0.13m
9:56PM0.45m
9:56AM0.18m
11:34PM0.49m
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part cloud
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clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
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5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
2
2
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
22
22
21
22
23
22
23
26
20
18
18
18
18
20
20
23
24
22
25
27
23
22
22
23
22
23
23
27
28
15
15
16
18
17
19
20
24
26
25
26
28
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.7
ENE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.5
E
9
0.3
E
11
2.4
S
12
2.3
SSE
13
2
SSE
14
2
SSE
15
2
SSE
15
1.8
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1
S
12
1
S
11
Energy kJ
274
250
163
63
51
20
72
52
41
20
1562
1687
1505
1682
1705
1294
939
564
353
284
247
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.6
E
11
0.5
S
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
11
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
26
57
51
82
44
49
46
69
8
4
36
33
24
13
9
109
91
57
40
29
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
S
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.5
E
9
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
11
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
28
16
9
20
11
41
29
42
5
10
10
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
S
3
3.5
S
9
2.5
S
10
1.1
NNE
5
1.4
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
Energy kJ
9
3
9
18
7
1757
1415
56
132
123
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
11
11
0
0
215
8
5
11
43
12
12
6
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
9
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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