Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.3°C
0.7° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,221 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 10th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 14th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a few days of fun, clean surf to kick things off. Thursday the 10th of September, we’re looking at some clean 3 ft swell from the south, with a moderate 12-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing crazy there. The combined energy is moderate (486). It’s not huge, but it’s clean and it’s rideable. Friday the 11th gets even better: morning sees a clean 2 ft south swell with offshore NW wind, then the afternoon bumps up to 4 ft from the ENE with a short 8-second period, but still offshore. That’s a solid little run of surf.

Now, things go downhill from Saturday the 12th through to about Monday the 14th. We’ve got a strong south wind picking up, creating choppy, cross-onshore conditions. Swell jumps up to 7 ft to 8 ft, but the quality is poor. The energy gets up there (855 on Saturday afternoon), but with that wind, it’s a mess. This stretch is pretty much a write-off for a paddle board – you’d be better off on a kite if you’re keen.

Tuesday the 15th morning is a tease: the swell is 7 ft from the east with a cross-shore wind, but the forecast says it’s simply too big for this break. Not worth it.

Then we get a bit of a lull. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are still bumpy and cross-onshore, with marginal conditions. The energy is moderate, but it’s not calling my name.

The real standout comes in the second week. Friday the 18th of September is a beauty. Morning has a clean 4 ft south-southeast swell, with a nice 11-second period, and light cross-off wind. The afternoon is even better: 4 ft swell, 12-second period, and the forecast says “very good.” That’s the pick of the whole window for clean, fun waves. Then Saturday the 19th morning goes glassy with a 4 ft east swell – that’s a session you won’t want to miss.

Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st are small but clean, with 4 ft to 4 ft east swells, cross-off breezes, and light crowds possible. Good for a longboard or a funboard.

The very end of the window, around Wednesday the 23rd of September, shows some promise again with a 4 ft south swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s a “very good” call too. And Thursday the 24th morning is clean with a 3 ft south swell, long 11-second period, and no wind.

But I’ve got to flag the big one: Friday the 25th of September. The morning is showing a massive 12 ft east-northeast swell with a 10-second period, and clean offshore wind. The combined energy is 3360 – that’s strong. But this is only for experts. If you’re not solid, stay on the beach. That afternoon, it drops to 8 ft from the east-southeast, still clean and offshore, but still very big. That’s the biggest swell of the outlook, but it’s not for everyone.

So, the best on offer? I’d say Friday the 18th of September for the clean, consistent south-southeast swell and the “very good” conditions. And Saturday the 19th morning for the glassy east swell. Those are the ones to circle on the calendar.

-Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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NW
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NNW
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High Tide
2:03PM0.83m
1:25AM0.88m
2:17PM0.80m
1:56AM0.91m
2:33PM0.78m
2:29AM0.91m
2:51PM0.75m
3:03AM0.87m
3:10PM0.73m
3:37AM0.81m
3:28PM0.70m
4:13AM0.74m
3:46PM0.67m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.31m
8:29AM0.00m
8:30PM0.29m
8:54AM0.07m
8:36PM0.25m
9:12AM0.16m
8:38PM0.21m
9:19AM0.25m
8:47PM0.18m
9:16AM0.33m
9:06PM0.18m
9:14AM0.40m
9:29PM0.20m
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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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