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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) 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 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
!
2
!
3
2
2
!
!
!
2
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
1.4
S
10
2
S
7
1.7
S
7
2.1
S
7
1.2
SSE
13
2.3
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.5
S
13
1.8
S
13
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.9
SSE
13
2
SSE
13
2
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
269
223
174
127
371
416
271
449
539
2460
1491
771
1087
2694
2323
1813
1226
1249
1339
1279
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
S
10
SE
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:06PM0.91m
1:51AM0.65m
2:50PM0.88m
2:13AM0.63m
3:35PM0.83m
2:37AM0.62m
4:23PM0.75m
3:03AM0.63m
5:16PM0.67m
9:52PM0.68m
3:36AM0.64m
6:35PM0.59m
4:19AM0.64m
11:37PM0.68m
Low Tide
9:13PM0.25m
8:40AM0.10m
10:09PM0.36m
9:16AM0.10m
11:08PM0.46m
10:00AM0.11m
00:09AM0.54m
11:02AM0.14m
7:20PM0.64m
12:21PM0.18m
7:00PM0.59m
1:38PM0.21m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:47
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:31
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:29
1
9
3
3
5
4
Temp °C
19
19
19
21
21
19
17
16
16
17
17
16
16
17
15
17
16
15
16
17
17
20
19
20
24
21
17
14
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
11
16
14
12
13
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.6
NNE
6
0.3
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
7
0.3
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
13
2.3
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
14
1.5
S
13
0.3
E
7
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.9
SSE
13
2
SSE
13
2
SSE
13
Energy kJ
274
269
223
174
127
21
42
198
45
539
2460
1491
771
8
2323
1813
1226
1249
1339
1279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
E
4
0.3
E
5
0.1
NE
5
0.4
S
9
0.7
SE
18
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
5
1
5
14
6
5
1
28
330
28
25
11
5
5
6
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.6
E
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
7
4
6
3
6
10
36
8
27
14
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.4
S
3
1.4
S
10
2
S
7
1.7
S
7
2.1
S
7
1.7
S
7
1.8
S
13
2.5
S
14
Energy kJ
1
6
2
371
416
271
449
278
1087
2694
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
6
0
0
15
15
15
15
15
12
12
9
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
1
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
4
4
4
5
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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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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