
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,849 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9AM. 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 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the Mocambique stretch for the next couple of weeks. No other spots to compare, just this one.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid pulse of southerly groundswell arriving for the first weekend. Saturday morning (August 8th) is looking like the pick of the early period. We’re seeing a clean 6ft set from the south, with a 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light, cross-off breeze from the north, which is gonna keep those waves smooth and lined up. The combined energy is pumping hard at 1231 (moderate to strong), so there’s some serious push behind it. This is a spot for experienced surfers at that size – it’s well overhead and a bit of a handful. The southerly direction is right in the sweet spot for this break. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing weird going on. This is the standout. The vibe is good, but know that crowds are possible.
Sunday (August 9th) goes a bit ugly. The swell jumps to 8ft, but the wind swings south and cranks up to 15 mph, straight onshore. That’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The energy is huge (1716), but it’s unsurfable with that wind. Monday (10th) is more of the same – strong onshores and a messy 8ft swell. Forget it.
Things start to clean up Tuesday (11th) and Wednesday (12th). The wind eases right off, and we get light cross-off breezes on Wednesday afternoon. The swell drops to a more manageable 5ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period. The energy is still decent (703), and the conditions will be clean. It’s a bit smaller, but definitely a good option for a paddle.
Thursday (13th) sees another clean window, with a 5ft SSE swell and a nice 14-second period under a light cross-off. That’s a fun, hollow wave at this break. The energy is 974, so it’s got some grunt. Worth a look.
Now, here’s a real treat. Saturday morning (August 15th) looks absolutely glassy. We’ve got a 6ft SSE swell, 12-second period, and the wind is flat calm. The energy is 905. That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions. The swell is a bit over head-high, but with no wind, the faces will be perfect. This is the second standout for the forecast.
The following week gets a bit weird. The swell swings to the east and becomes short-period (7-8 seconds). That’s not great for quality. There’s a big pulse on Tuesday (August 18th) with 8ft from the ENE and a 9-second period, but the file says it’s too big for this break. The energy is massive (1933), but it’s going to be a wall of whitewater. Only for the brave or the very experienced. The wind is light and cross-off, so the conditions are clean, but the size is the issue.
After that, things drop right off. The end of the run, from the 20th onwards, is mostly small and weak. We’re looking at knee-to-waist high dribble with very weak energy (down to 100 or less). There’s a glassy morning on the 20th with 5ft, but it’s from the ENE with a short period, so it’ll be a bit fat. The final days are just small, weak waves.
So, to wrap it up: your two best bets are the Saturday morning (8th) for the big, clean groundswell, and the Saturday morning (15th) for the glassy, overhead conditions. The middle of the first week has some clean windows too. The second week is a gamble with the big, overpowering swell, then a drop-off into tiny surf.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
641 | 1158 | 1004 | 764 | 1665 | 1170 | 1107 | 1849 | 724 | 1313 | 925 | 841 | 985 | 901 | 669 | 540 | 307 | 874 | 608 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 2:44PM0.86m | 1:42AM0.81m | 3:01PM0.81m | 2:13AM0.86m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:24AM-0.06m | 9:03PM0.38m | 8:59AM-0.05m | 9:21PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
641 | 1158 | 1004 | 764 | 47 | 46 | 32 | 33 | 724 | 1313 | 925 | 841 | 985 | 901 | 669 | 540 | 307 | 874 | 608 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
51 | 73 | 71 | 117 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 12 | — | 88 | 100 | 81 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | SSE 15 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | — | 242 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — |
— | — | 26 | — | 1665 | 1170 | 1107 | 1849 | 134 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 17 | 27 | 124 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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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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