Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 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: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,183 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 23rd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

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19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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1
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2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
2.5
S
9
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
1.9
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
8
0.7
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
283
475
326
334
330
287
217
237
188
237
331
1099
1042
816
587
437
325
316
216
151
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
15
SSW
30
NNW
10
S
30
SSW
25
S
15
S
10
S
10
SE
0
N
5
SSW
5
NE
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
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glassy
glassy
glassy
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
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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Temp °C
23
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Feels °C
21
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13
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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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