Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.

It’s a slow start, but the middle of the run brings some real fire, with a couple of sessions you’ll want to pencil in. We’re looking at a mix of small, clean windows and a few days with more pop, especially towards the end of the first week and into the second. The water temp is sitting at 65°F, which is right on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday 27 July is a bit of a dud. The morning has surfable 3ft waves from the ESE with a short 8-second period, but the energy is weak (170). The wind is a light cross-off, so it’s clean, but it’s just not doing much. The afternoon gets worse with poor conditions.

Tuesday 28 July is even smaller, dropping to 1ft in the morning from the S with a 13-second period, giving it a bit more shape but very little push (131). The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but it’s barely a ripple. Afternoon is a cross-on mess.

Now, Wednesday 29 July – this is where it gets interesting. The morning is a gem. Glassy conditions, a 2ft swell from the S with a solid 12-second period, and the energy jumps to a moderate 217. That’s clean, glassy, and will have some nice lines. This is the best on offer in the first week. The afternoon turns onshore, so get on it early.

Thursday 30 July and Friday 31 July are mostly small and clean but nothing special. Friday afternoon does show a little pulse: 3ft from the S, 12-second period, and energy up to 216 with a clean cross-off breeze. That’s a solid second option.

Saturday 1 August through Monday 3 August sees a shift to an ENE swell, but it’s short-period (6-8 seconds) and a bit messy. The size builds to 4ft, but with that short period, it’s just lumpy. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean, but the waves lack any real drive. No standout here.

Tuesday 4 August – now we’re talking. The morning is glassy again, with 4ft from the ENE, 8-second period, but the energy is building to a strong 256. That’s a fun, punchy little wave for intermediate surfers. The glassy conditions make it a real treat. This is a standout.

Wednesday 5 August brings a shift back to a S swell, 3ft with a 10-second period, and energy is cranking at 287. The morning has a clean cross-off, so it’s user-friendly. This is another good window.

But the real highlight – the one you don’t want to miss – is Friday 7 August. The afternoon sees a 3ft swell from the S with a 11-second period, and the energy absolutely lights up to 516 – that’s strong. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the conditions are set for very good surf. This is the best of the whole forecast. The long period (11 seconds) will give it good shape, and the energy is thumping. Expect clean, lined-up waves.

Saturday 8 August morning holds some of that energy (344) with 3ft from the S, 11-second period, and clean cross-off wind. It’s still fun, but the standout is Friday.

After that, we drop off quickly. Sunday 9 August through to the end of the run on Tuesday 11 August is mostly small, weak, and onshore or cross. The energy drops back below 200, and the swell goes short-period again. It’s a flat end to the window.

So, to sum it up: the standouts are Wednesday 29 July morning for the glassy, clean conditions, and Friday 7 August afternoon for the powerful, clean, long-period swell. Don’t sleep on Tuesday 4 August morning either – that glassy 4ft punch is a blast.

Be aware, Mocambique can get a crowd sometimes, so for those standout sessions, expect company.

Rusty.

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