Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
17.1° C
1.7° 

Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mocambique surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, SSE swell with 645 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with NE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s brewing for Mocambique over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up for a solid run of surf, especially early on. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – so you’ll want a decent wetsuit, no question.

The first real standout hits on Sunday the 19th morning. We’re looking at a clean 6ft NE swell with a cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy’s moderate (732), and the waves are gonna be well-shaped and clean. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – get out there early. The afternoon drops off a bit with a smaller 5ft swell, but the morning is the gem.

From Monday the 20th through to Wednesday the 22nd, we’ve got a consistent run of waist-to-chest high ENE swell, mostly around 4-5ft, with clean conditions. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning turn glassy, which is a real treat. The wind is light and cross-off or glassy, so the surf will be smooth and inviting. The energy stays moderate (between 242 and 336), and the 8-second period means it’s a bit of a weaker, closer-interval swell – fun but not super powerful.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday the 23rd through Friday the 24th, a new S and SSE swell builds to 6-6ft, but the wind swings cross-on and onshore, chopping it up. The energy jumps (593 to 651), but the quality is poor. This is only for the dedicated or the kite crew – the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

Saturday the 25th offers a small reprieve with a glassy morning and a 4ft SE swell, but it’s marginal. The real next highlight comes later: Sunday the 26th morning brings a 2ft S swell with a very long 12-second period and a light offshore NNW wind. The energy is moderate (238). This is a classic groundswell – it’ll be clean and lined up, but small. Best for a longboard or a funboard.

The second week (from July 27th onwards) is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 27th has a punchy 14-second S swell, but the wind is light cross or onshore, so it’s tricky. The energy is moderate (378 to 488). Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th mornings offer clean cross-off conditions with a 3ft and 2ft swell, though the energy is dropping. Wednesday afternoon the 29th, however, is a sneaky little standout: a 5ft S swell with a short 6-second period, but glassy conditions. It’s clean and fun, but the period is short – expect a bit of a bumpy ride.

After that, the pattern fades. From the 30th through to the 3rd of August, the swell stays small and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, making it poor for the most part. The energy drops to weak levels (119 to 306). Not much to write home about.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 19th morning is the undisputed best session. After that, the glassy windows on Tuesday/Wednesday are solid, and the long-period groundswell on Sunday the 26th morning is worth a paddle. The rest is a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Period (s)
1.8
NE
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1.6
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8
1.9
NE
8
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NE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
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8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
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8
1.4
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9
1.8
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6
2
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9
2
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.9
SE
9
1.4
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9
1.2
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8
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SE
8
0.9
S
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
424
283
486
427
250
368
287
223
237
188
250
297
260
607
603
486
554
290
173
114
216
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
5
NE
10
S
15
SSW
20
N
15
SSE
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
ESE
10
SE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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on
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High Tide
5:08PM0.62m
4:59AM0.73m
5:35PM0.60m
5:50AM0.65m
6:06PM0.57m
7:05AM0.58m
6:49PM0.54m
11:47AM0.58m
8:30PM0.51m
12:21PM0.66m
10:58PM0.53m
12:50PM0.72m
11:54PM0.59m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.24m
9:46PM0.41m
12:03PM0.33m
10:30PM0.38m
1:00PM0.41m
1:00AM0.38m
3:02PM0.47m
3:13AM0.34m
5:01PM0.47m
4:38AM0.29m
6:18PM0.43m
5:40AM0.22m
6:59PM0.39m
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Feels °C
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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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