Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 27 May 2026 -03
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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
18.7° C
(Which is 2.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Mocambique surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 941 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s 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 (May 28) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
2
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
7
2.2
S
8
2.1
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
1.1
S
6
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
255
671
631
203
141
105
57
37
53
280
814
320
205
164
99
95
59
86
226
196
142
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
E
5
SW
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNW
5
WSW
10
ESE
5
S
5
S
15
SE
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:41AM0.72m
11:50PM0.67m
12:25PM0.77m
00:18AM0.69m
1:05PM0.80m
00:47AM0.70m
1:42PM0.82m
1:16AM0.70m
2:18PM0.82m
1:45AM0.70m
2:52PM0.81m
2:16AM0.71m
3:27PM0.78m
2:50AM0.72m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.27m
6:17AM0.22m
6:54PM0.29m
6:47AM0.16m
7:32PM0.31m
7:16AM0.12m
8:07PM0.33m
7:46AM0.10m
8:41PM0.36m
8:18AM0.09m
9:14PM0.38m
8:55AM0.09m
9:49PM0.41m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
Temp °C
19
20
17
18
18
17
18
19
19
20
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
16
16
17
16
16
17
14
18
18
17
18
19
20
19
17
17
19
19
17
18
17
13
12
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
1.4
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
1.1
S
8
Energy kJ
61
4
6
203
141
105
57
37
35
280
814
320
205
164
99
95
59
54
3
4
142
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.8
SE
10
1.1
E
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
S
9
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
9
7
1
33
32
15
16
16
53
132
111
40
29
41
27
19
12
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
5
0.1
E
11
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
5
0.1
S
13
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
3
2
7
6
5
13
1
1
1
26
8
20
22
8
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
7
2.2
S
8
2.1
SSE
9
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
SSE
3
1.1
S
6
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
S
8
Energy kJ
255
671
631
1
2
3
86
226
196
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
12
9
0
16
5
5
0
0
0
83
0
0
15
5
0
43
69
15
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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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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