
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into what's shaping up for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.
First thing you need to know is that the water is *freezing* right now. We're sitting at 60°F compared to what’s normal, and that’s a full 5°F colder than average - that's very unusual, so grab a thick wetsuit and maybe some booties. The good news is there’s surf on the way, and it’s looking pretty fun for the most part.
We kick things off this Thursday morning, July 16th, with clean 3ft waves from the ESE, period around 10 seconds. It's not huge, but the combined energy is moderate (306) and the wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. It's a solid start for a paddle out.
Friday morning, July 17th, is where the first standout really shows. Swell jumps to a solid 6ft from the NE, period is a short 8 seconds, but the combined energy is strong at 792. Wind is light from the north, cross-off, and it’s clean. This is a proper fun-size wave for intermediates and a great morning session.
Saturday the 18th holds that energy with another 6ft swell from the ENE, 8-second period, combined energy at 511. Again, light north wind, clean conditions. That Friday-to-Saturday window is your top play for this first week.
Sunday the 19th through Tuesday the 21st stays in the 5ft to 6ft range with ENE windswell, periods around 8 seconds. Winds stay light and cross-off, so it’s still very surfable, just a notch down in size. The energy drops a bit (267-400 range), but nothing to complain about.
Wednesday the 22nd gets a little weird. Morning has some light rain and a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy with an offshore breeze from the NW at just 3 mph. Swell is a smaller 3ft from the ENE, but that glassy setup makes it a real gem for a longboard or a funboard if you want smooth walls.
Now, here’s a heads-up for Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. We get a new push of SSE groundswell. Thursday afternoon looks excellent: 5ft from the SSE, 10-second period, combined energy jumps to 665, and the wind is light from the north. Clean. Friday morning the 24th is a true standout: 6ft from the SSE, 10-second period, energy at 714, and pure offshore wind from the NW at just 6 mph. That’s the best-looking session of the whole run, hands down.
BUT - Friday afternoon on the 24th gets too big. We see 8ft from the south with a short 8-second period. The combined energy hits 877, but at that size, it’s strictly for experts only, and the wind goes cross-off, so it’s going to be a heavy, tricky beast. Keep that one for the very experienced crew.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a write-off. Strong cross-shore and cross-onshore winds, lumpy conditions. The swell drops back to 3ft to 5ft but it’s blown out. A couple of days to do other things.
We get a nice reset Monday morning, July 27th. Glassy conditions, 5ft from the east with a short 7-second period, energy at 536. That’s a clean, punchy morning if the sandbars are holding.
Monday afternoon on the 27th is interesting: only 3ft but from the SSE with a very long 14-second period, combined energy 666. That’s a proper groundswell, but with such a long period, it might wall up and close out on a beach break. Best on a point or reef if you can find one.
Tuesday the 28th through Wednesday the 29th stays in the 4ft to 6ft range with east-northeast windswell, cross-off winds, clean. Nothing huge but solid, surfable conditions.
Thursday the 30th looks promising again. Morning is glassy with 4ft from the east, 10-second period. Then Thursday afternoon we get a spike: 6ft from the south, 8-second period, energy at 657, light north wind. That’s another standout for the second week.
We finish off on Friday the 31st with 4ft from the ESE, 10-second period, but the wind picks up a bit. Still cross-off, still rideable, but the magic is fading.
Overall, the best of the best here are Friday morning July 24th for the offshore 6ft SSE groundswell, and Thursday afternoon July 30th for the clean 6ft south swell. If you can only pick one, make it that Friday morning. The water is cold, but the waves are worth it.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
212 | 178 | 183 | 402 | 307 | 432 | 488 | 455 | 509 | 494 | 356 | 429 | 343 | 287 | 322 | 268 | 254 | 153 | 128 | 191 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:59PM0.75m | 3:00AM0.81m | 4:21PM0.70m | 3:36AM0.81m | 4:43PM0.65m | 4:15AM0.79m | 5:08PM0.62m | 4:59AM0.73m | 5:35PM0.60m | 5:50AM0.65m | 6:06PM0.57m | 7:05AM0.58m | 6:49PM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:00AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.48m | 10:36AM0.06m | 10:40PM0.48m | 11:09AM0.14m | 9:33PM0.45m | 11:37AM0.24m | 9:46PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.33m | 10:30PM0.38m | 1:00PM0.41m | 1:00AM0.38m | 3:02PM0.47m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | S 15 | ENE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | S 12 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | ENE 8 |
101 | 178 | 183 | 285 | 307 | 432 | 488 | 9 | 17 | 384 | 14 | 429 | 343 | 10 | 322 | 268 | 254 | 153 | 126 | 191 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 17 | SE 9 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 |
212 | 3 | 133 | 88 | 67 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 3 | 14 | — | 11 | 10 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 17 | — | 128 | 119 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 18 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | E 9 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 11 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 62 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NE 7 | N 4 | NE 8 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — |
5 | 131 | 9 | 402 | — | — | — | 455 | 509 | 494 | 356 | — | — | 287 | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 73 | 8 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 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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