
Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, S swell with 1,356 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break this down.
Okay, so for Mocambique, there’s a bit of a quiet start before some solid surf arrives. The first good window lines up toward the end of the week. We’ve got a decent run not far out.
Tuesday the 11th is just a tease. We’ve got some chest-high Southerly swell at 6ft, but it's a bit messy in the morning with a cross-on breeze. The afternoon cleans right up though – glassy conditions with 6ft from the South. It’s surfable, but not the main event.
Wednesday the 12th picks up the pace. Morning brings a solid 6ft from the SSE with a clean cross-off wind. Wave energy is moderate (993). The wind stiffens in the arvo but stays clean. This is where it starts to feel like we’re onto something.
Thursday the 13th is a write-off. Cross-onshore winds and fair chop spoil the party. Just a paddling workout.
Now, Friday the 14th is where it’s at. The morning gets a crisp NNE cross-off breeze, light, and a solid 6ft SSE swell with a nice 13-second period – real groundswell energy (1086). The forecast is calling it excellent for experienced surfers. This is your standout. The waves will have proper shape and push. Get on it. The afternoon is just as good with 6ft and clean conditions.
Saturday the 15th drops off a bit. Swell backs down to 4ft in the morning with offshore breezes making it clean. It’s an easy session, but nothing to get frantic about.
After that, we enter a real flat patch. Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 19th is mostly small, short-period, and onshore. A full four days of meh. Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.
Here’s a long-range glimmer: Thursday the 20th morning. The data shows an 8ft Southerly swell (1821 energy) but with a caveat – that size is pushing the limits for this spot, maybe too big and a bit raw. Strong, but for confident surfers only.
Sunday the 23rd offers a tiny 3ft glassy morning, but the period is a short 6 seconds. Just dribble.
The real sneaky long-range call is Monday the 24th afternoon. A surprise 4ft Southerly swell with a *very long* 18-second period (1082 energy). That’s proper groundswell energy, but at Mocambique, that long period might make it break a little straight. Still, it’s something to watch.
Finally, Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th look promising again. Tuesday has a solid 8ft SSE swell (over 2200 energy) but again, the data flags it as potentially too big for the break. Wednesday the 26th morning brings it back to a more manageable 6ft SSE with offshore winds – excellent conditions for experienced surfers. A good one for the diary.
Overall, if you can only pick one window, it’s Friday the 14th. Clean, solid South swell, light winds – that’s the one. The second week has some big, powerful swells, but you’ll need to pick your moment and watch the size.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1544 | 1080 | 940 | 985 | 985 | 887 | 692 | 1241 | 1122 | 1109 | 1077 | 989 | 866 | 411 | 251 | 191 | 149 | 176 | 191 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:47AM0.66m | 2:26PM0.90m | 1:13AM0.74m | 2:44PM0.86m | 1:42AM0.81m | 3:01PM0.81m | 2:13AM0.86m | 3:17PM0.77m | 2:46AM0.88m | 3:35PM0.73m | 3:20AM0.86m | 3:54PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:44AM-0.04m | 8:38PM0.35m | 8:24AM-0.06m | 9:03PM0.38m | 8:59AM-0.05m | 9:21PM0.39m | 9:30AM0.01m | 9:29PM0.38m | 9:56AM0.09m | 9:20PM0.35m | 10:12AM0.19m | 9:14PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
38 | 1080 | 940 | 985 | 985 | 887 | 692 | 1241 | 1122 | 1109 | 1077 | 989 | 866 | 411 | 188 | 188 | 149 | 176 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | SE 8 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | S 10 |
38 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 73 | 8 | 156 | 251 | 191 | 136 | 50 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | E 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 36 | 10 | 53 | 106 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | S 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | N 3 | — | — | — | NE 8 |
1544 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 21 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 62 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 30 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 11 | 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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