Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.4° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 619 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ENE 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 1st Sep)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
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2
2
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0
1
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3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1.5
SE
8
1.6
ESE
8
2.1
SE
8
2
SE
8
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.3
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
SE
11
1.2
NE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.7
S
6
1.7
S
6
1.2
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
168
257
318
619
530
412
440
488
368
286
187
156
138
181
144
119
90
187
185
205
Wind (km/h)
5
W
0
SE
5
SSE
5
SSW
30
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
S
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:49PM0.75m
3:58AM0.84m
4:16PM0.68m
4:43AM0.76m
4:43PM0.60m
5:40AM0.67m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
11:53AM0.67m
00:12AM0.40m
12:28PM0.78m
00:12AM0.46m
12:59PM0.85m
00:02AM0.53m
Low Tide
10:15AM0.15m
9:54PM0.27m
10:59AM0.27m
9:48PM0.29m
12:22PM0.39m
9:33PM0.30m
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
9:39PM0.36m
3:51AM0.28m
6:22PM0.40m
5:05AM0.18m
6:44PM0.36m
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6:28
6:26
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6:22
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 mm
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36
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Temp °C
18
18
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20
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17
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18
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18
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Feels °C
20
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14
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9
8
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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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