Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.4° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 30th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming your way.

The start is a bit of a washout. We’ve got nearly a week of messy, weak, short-period easterly windswell before anything clean shows up. Saturday the 29th is poor and choppy, and that slop carries through Sunday morning. The water is sitting at 67°, which is average for the time of year.

The first real bright spot hits Sunday afternoon the 30th. The wind goes glassy light, smoothing out a 4ft east swell. It’s small, but clean as a whistle—perfect for a sunset cruise. The energy is still dialed down (219). Then Monday afternoon the 31st throws up a 7ft SE swell with light cross-shore wind, and the energy jumps to (666). The note says the swell might be too big for this break, so it could be a bit of a mess.

The clear winner, the session you don’t want to miss, is Thursday morning the 3rd of September. We get a clean 6ft groundswell from the SE with a 9-second period and a nice offshore breeze from the NW. The energy sits at a solid (531), and the report says expect *very* good surf. That’s your day at Mocambique—offshore wind, good shape, and decent size. It’s a fairly consistent break, exposed to the swell, and the direction is right on the money. You might have to share the lineup, but with quality like that, it’s part of the deal.

Looking into the second week, the 10th of September offers another clean, cross-off session under some clouds, with a 6ft NE swell and energy around (718). Saturday morning on the 12th is the one for the experienced crew: 6ft E swell, a 10-second period, and energy cranking up to (1074). The wave note says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. The smaller days on the 11th and 13th are also clean in the 4-5ft range if you want something mellower.

So here’s the deal: scrap the first few days. Lock in Thursday 3rd September morning. The 10th and 12th are your follow-up bets, with the 12th being more for the advanced surfer.

Keep your stick in the water.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
298
284
197
161
161
207
217
502
300
202
166
933
1164
1055
586
461
373
286
255
196
145
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
WNW
10
SSW
5
NE
10
NNE
5
SW
25
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNW
15
NW
25
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
20
SSE
25
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Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
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
5:40AM0.67m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
11:53AM0.67m
00:12AM0.40m
Low Tide
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
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
9:39PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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