Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.5° C
0.2° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Aug 05) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12AM. 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 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 5th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 8th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, breaking it down in feet and knots for you.

We’ve got a two-week stretch ahead for Mocambique, with a big, powerful swell showing up in the second week that’s only for the experts.

The first few days are quiet. Wednesday morning, the 5th, is glassy with a light southwest breeze, and the swell is a small 3ft from the SSE. Wave energy is moderate (231). The water’s at 65°, which is right on average for this time of year. But the wind switches to the NE in the afternoon and it goes cross, turning it into a mess. Thursday and Friday are surfable but nothing special, with 3ft to 4ft of ENE swell and short periods around 8 seconds. The wind is offshore or cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves are weak.

Saturday the 8th is where it gets real. The morning brings a solid 6ft groundswell from the south, with a long 12-second period. The energy is strong (1123), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the north. This is good, solid surf for the experienced surfer. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft but stays clean. Sunday the 9th, the swell jumps to 7ft, and the wind turns cross-on from the south at 12 knots. The energy is very strong (1356), but it’s choppy and blown out. That’s too much size and the wrong wind for a paddle—might be a kite session instead.

From Sunday afternoon through to Tuesday the 11th, it’s a rough stretch. The swell holds around 5ft to 6ft, but it’s all southerly with a constant cross-on wind that makes it ugly. The energy drops from strong to moderate (505-891). Not worth it.

The turnaround comes on Wednesday the 12th. The morning is still a bit messy, but the afternoon goes glassy. The swell is a clean 6ft from the SSE with a 12-second period, and the energy is high (901). That’s a very good session. Thursday the 13th offers more clean, cross-off winds and a 4ft SSE swell, but the period jumps to 15 seconds in the afternoon. That’s a very long period groundswell—great for points and reefs, but at a beach break, it’ll be a bit too straight and the sets will be big and far apart.

Friday the 14th is back to light cross-on winds and a 5ft SSE swell, with high energy (1204), but it’s not clean. Saturday the 15th is a gem. The morning is glassy with a 4ft south swell, and the afternoon goes completely calm and glassy with a 5ft SSE swell and very strong energy (1028). That’s a top-notch session for experienced surfers.

Now for the big one—and a warning. Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th sees a massive pulse. On the 16th, we’ve got 7ft to 8ft from the SE and E, with very strong energy (1398). The wind is cross-off or cross, but the size is too big for this break. Monday the 17th is pure power: 10ft from the NE with a 10-second period, and energy readings over 2300. The wind is offshore and clean, but this is strictly for experts only. Tuesday the 18th is the same story—10ft from the ENE, glassy in the morning, but again, only for the brave.

After that, the swell drops fast. Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th are small and weak, with 2ft to 3ft from the S and E, and low energy.

So, the pick of the window is Saturday the 15th: glassy conditions, a solid 4-5ft south swell, and strong energy. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session. The big 10ft days on the 17th and 18th are the other notable event, but only for the experienced crew—and that’s still a week and a half out, so the forecast is promising but not set in stone.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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SSE
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ENE
8
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8
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2.5
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12
1.9
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11
1.8
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11
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13
1.8
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12
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11
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
158
104
74
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166
196
1794
1048
898
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1301
987
749
821
653
887
498
458
414
Wind (km/h)
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SW
5
NE
5
NNW
15
NNW
10
N
15
NNW
10
WNW
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
N
15
NNW
10
SSW
20
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20
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25
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High Tide
6:24PM0.55m
7:28AM0.62m
7:29PM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
00:07AM0.47m
12:55PM0.81m
00:14AM0.52m
1:31PM0.88m
00:26AM0.58m
2:02PM0.91m
00:47AM0.66m
2:26PM0.90m
1:13AM0.74m
Low Tide
2:12PM0.36m
2:28AM0.37m
4:05PM0.39m
10:22PM0.44m
3:59AM0.31m
5:47PM0.36m
5:14AM0.22m
6:51PM0.33m
6:12AM0.12m
7:35PM0.32m
7:01AM0.03m
8:09PM0.33m
7:44AM-0.04m
8:38PM0.35m
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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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