Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Thursday 21 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
20.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12PM. 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 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 21st May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
14
2.2
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
12
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
S
6
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4506
2898
2212
2056
1791
1174
980
486
390
343
332
176
107
87
642
386
579
121
110
74
71
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
10
SSE
10
SW
5
W
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:35PM0.59m
4:19AM0.64m
11:37PM0.68m
5:24AM0.61m
11:59PM0.65m
7:01AM0.59m
11:52PM0.62m
9:14AM0.61m
11:22PM0.63m
10:46AM0.66m
11:27PM0.65m
11:41AM0.72m
11:50PM0.67m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.18m
7:00PM0.59m
1:38PM0.21m
3:09AM0.58m
2:49PM0.23m
3:55AM0.53m
3:51PM0.24m
4:34AM0.45m
4:45PM0.25m
5:11AM0.37m
5:32PM0.26m
5:45AM0.29m
6:14PM0.27m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:30
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
11
2
3
3
3
Temp °C
16
16
15
16
17
15
15
15
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
21
20
18
19
19
17
12
12
12
15
16
15
15
15
17
20
19
18
20
19
18
23
19
14
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSE
15
3
SSE
14
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
14
2.2
SSE
14
1.9
SSE
13
1.8
SSE
12
1.5
ESE
7
1.7
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3427
2898
2212
2056
1791
1174
980
198
332
202
131
176
107
79
642
386
7
116
110
37
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
S
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.1
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.1
E
12
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
7
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
Energy kJ
5
5
6
6
7
486
390
343
127
59
92
87
62
38
3
18
24
74
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.7
E
7
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.1
E
12
0.4
SE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.4
E
8
0.1
E
11
Energy kJ
98
43
59
7
9
3
10
3
18
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
14
2
E
7
0.9
SSW
4
1.2
S
11
1
S
7
0.4
NNE
6
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
S
6
0.8
S
6
0.5
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4506
404
28
332
107
13
579
121
40
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
4
4
1
4
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
12
9
5
12
0
5
5
11
11
11
5
0
0
0
0
55
15
18
15
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
5
1
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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