Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming up for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the start is a tough one. There’s a big gap right at the top with no real surf on offer for days because of onshore winds and messy conditions. It’s not until around the 17th that things start to look a bit more promising.

Alright, so we kick off with a blank run. From the 12th through to the 16th of September, it’s pretty much a write-off. We’ve got S and SSW winds, cross-onshore and choppy, with swell heights ranging from 3 ft to 7 ft. That combined swell energy is moderate but it’s all wind chop, sitting between 227 and 565. Not worth paddling out for. You’d be fighting a losing battle.

Now, on the 17th of September, Thursday morning, we get our first real sniff of hope. The wind goes glassy – absolute magic – and we’ve got a clean 4 ft S swell with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is 321, which is moderate, but it’s the first clean window. The afternoon cleans up with a cross-off NNE breeze, but the swell drops to 3 ft. Still, a decent little session for a sneaky few.

The 18th of September Friday morning looks okay too, with offshore NNW winds and a 3 ft SSE groundswell. It’s small and clean, but you won’t be getting barrelled. The energy is low at 143, so it’s more of a longboard or foiling kind of day.

But here’s where it gets interesting. The standout is without a doubt the 22nd of September. Tuesday morning is a bit of a monster – the forecast shows a massive 8 ft S swell, period of 10 seconds, but the energy is through the roof at 2005. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, but it’s borderline too big for this break and more for the experienced crew. Tuesday afternoon though... now we’re talking. A 6 ft S swell, period 10 seconds, combined energy 692, and the wind turns cross-off from the west. That’s clean, powerful, and very surfable. That’s your best window for a proper session.

Then on the 24th of September Thursday morning, we get another beauty. Offshore NNW winds, 3 mph, with a 7 ft S swell and a 10-second period. The energy is 767, so it’s got a bit of punch. That’s a clean, hollow-feeling wave for the experienced guys. The 25th of September Friday morning is also a real standout – a 6 ft SSE groundswell with a very long period of 13 seconds, combined energy of 1091, and offshore NNW winds. That’s excellent, clean, powerful surf for experienced surfers only. The long period will make it a bit straight at the beach, but the conditions are spot on.

Later on, the 27th of September Sunday morning is a neat little finisher – a 3 ft SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, cross-off NW wind, and combined energy of 403. It’s clean and would be a nice relaxed session.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing too unusual there. Mocambique is an exposed spot, and the optimum swell direction is SE, so when we get S and SSE swells, it’s in the ballpark.

To sum it up: don’t bother before the 17th. The real standouts are the 22nd September afternoon and the 24th September morning, with the 25th morning being the pick for the experts. Keep an eye on that 22nd – it’s the one to circle on the calendar.

Rusty.

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