Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
3
3
3
2
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.4
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
6
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
10
1.6
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
45
46
42
67
51
47
47
36
23
18
19
28
383
260
1178
581
330
289
133
123
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
S
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
5
NW
10
NNW
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:01AM0.75m
11:09AM0.38m
00:27AM0.75m
7:32AM0.51m
00:39AM0.74m
10:34AM0.60m
00:34AM0.72m
11:21AM0.69m
00:28AM0.73m
11:59AM0.77m
00:37AM0.75m
12:36PM0.82m
00:56AM0.76m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.38m
3:38PM0.22m
5:35AM0.50m
4:42PM0.18m
5:45AM0.45m
5:30PM0.15m
6:07AM0.38m
6:10PM0.13m
6:30AM0.31m
6:45PM0.14m
6:53AM0.24m
7:16PM0.17m
7:15AM0.18m
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
1
4
3
19
4
3
Temp °C
24
23
24
24
23
26
24
22
23
23
21
24
26
20
21
21
19
19
20
20
22
24
26
23
23
25
27
26
24
23
24
23
24
26
19
20
20
19
21
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.6
S
6
1.5
S
9
1.2
S
10
1.6
S
15
1.3
S
13
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
43
41
35
27
26
25
35
24
36
23
18
19
28
383
260
1178
581
330
289
133
123
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.4
S
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
6
0.4
NNW
4
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.6
SSE
15
0.5
E
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
12
45
46
42
67
51
47
47
15
14
7
4
19
18
167
26
28
16
25
55
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.3
E
8
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
S
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
6
0.4
N
4
0.3
N
4
0.6
S
12
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ENE
6
Energy kJ
16
10
32
15
8
12
12
5
26
14
6
6
5
3
98
16
27
22
16
31
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.6
NE
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
4
0.4
SE
3
0.7
S
5
1
S
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
14
7
3
2
7
2
27
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
96
0
0
0
21
0
0
46
71
0
15
0
8
0
0
15
11
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
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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