Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,895 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gather 'round, me hearties, Rusty here with a look at what's comin' down the pipe for Mocambique. It's a solid, exposed spot that takes that south and southeast groundswell proper, but we've got to pick our moments. The water's been a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, just a degree or two above, so it's comfortable out there.
Right off the bat, Saturday morning the 22nd has some solid energy with moderate wave energy (903), but honestly, the conditions are a bit of a mess. That 7-ft S swell at 10 seconds is being crossed up by a 6 mph southerly breeze. It's rideable if you're desperate, but it's not the Mocambique we're after.
Now, the real talk starts on Tuesday morning, the 25th. That's the standout of the first week. The wind drops out completely—dead glassy, calm as a sleeping seal. We've got a clean 6-ft S swell, but the period has bumped up to a lovely 13 seconds. That's a proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (995), and with those conditions, the waves will have real shape to 'em. The sets will be a bit spaced out, makin' the paddle out a breeze. For an intermediate, this is the session to lock in. Just be aware, the crowds can show up here, so get out early.
We hit a bit of a wall after that. Wednesday and Thursday the 26th and 27th see the swell jumping up over 7-ft and 7-ft with a very long 15-second period from the SSE. That's powerful juice—four-digit energy (2144)—but the tide and wind call is off. Too much water moving around for the break to hold its shape. That's expert territory only if you're honest with yourself.
We get a weird shift on Friday morning, the 28th. The swell wraps in from the ENE at 6-ft, a short 8-second period, so it's a bit of a windswell. But here's the kicker: we get a clean offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (563), and the waves will be clean and walled. It's not gonna be the deep barrels of the SSE, but for a fun, rippable morning, it's on.
The long-range window looks a bit bleak. The ENE swell stays small and inconsistent, dropping to 3-ft and 4-ft through the first days of September. That stretch from Sunday the 30th to Wednesday the 2nd is pretty much a write-off with poor surf conditions and onshore breezes. A few days of flatness, really. You might as well wax up a different board.
But hold on. On Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, the forecast gets interesting again—though it's still a week and a half away, so take it as promising. We get a solid 7-ft S swell with a 13-second period, punchy energy (1517), and a clean offshore from the WNW at just 3 mph. That is a quality forecast for experienced surfers. The swell is big enough to be a handful, but the offshore wind will clean it up a treat. That's the one to watch on the calendar.
Then we fade out into the second week with smaller, cleaner but less energetic swells in the 5-ft to 3-ft range. Glassy mornings on the 4th of September will be fun for the loggers, but nothing to write home about.
So for the best of the best: jump on Tuesday morning, the 25th, for that glassy groundswell. Keep an eye on Thursday the 3rd of September for the bigger, offshore action. The rest is either too big, wonky on the wind, or just plain small. That's the picture. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
1203 | 849 | 725 | 569 | 628 | 1098 | 2542 | 2895 | 2444 | 1531 | 995 | 794 | 653 | 2144 | 2042 | 1332 | 915 | 649 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:33PM0.68m | 11:20PM0.51m | 12:47PM0.75m | 11:56PM0.60m | 1:07PM0.80m | 00:24AM0.69m | 1:29PM0.84m | 00:49AM0.77m | 1:51PM0.87m | 1:16AM0.83m | 2:12PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22AM0.29m | 6:28PM0.44m | 5:27AM0.21m | 6:42PM0.38m | 6:12AM0.13m | 7:03PM0.34m | 6:50AM0.06m | 7:27PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.00m | 7:52PM0.27m | 7:57AM-0.03m | 8:18PM0.26m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | NE 7 |
50 | 54 | 65 | 569 | 628 | 1098 | 2542 | 2895 | 2444 | 1531 | 995 | 794 | 639 | 2144 | 2042 | 1332 | 915 | 649 | 200 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 16 | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 |
— | — | — | 40 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 653 | — | — | — | 132 | 138 | 309 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | — | — | — |
1203 | 849 | 725 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 103 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 11 | 95 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 51 | 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.
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