Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Mocambique.

We’ve got a slow start on the cards, but the second week is where things get interesting – and a little wild. The first solid window is not until the 26th of July, with small but clean waves. The real standout, however, is a massive pulse of swell that hits around the 5th of August. That one is for the brave only.

Sunday, 26 July kicks things off. Morning sees a clean 3ft swell from the south, with a 12-second period – that’s a nice groundswell with some push. The wind is a cross-off from the NNW at 9 mph, keeping the surface tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 364. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. It’s a good little session, but not a standout. The afternoon gets a bit messier with a stronger northerly breeze.

Monday, 27 July is ordinary. The swell switches to a short, weak 3ft from the ESE at 8 seconds. The energy drops to 153. It’s surfable, but forgettable. The wind is light, but the waves just don’t have the grunt.

Tuesday, 28 July morning is poor. A tiny 1ft south swell with a long 13-second period gives you almost nothing to ride. The afternoon is a different story though – glassy conditions with a 4ft, 6-second windswell from the NE. It’s small and lumpy, but if you’re desperate, you might get a few closeouts.

Wednesday, 29 July morning is the pick of the first week. A clean 3ft from the NE, 7-second period, with light WNW cross-off winds. The energy is moderate at 206. It’s not big, but it’s clean and fun. The afternoon drops off again.

The next few days are a mixed bag of small, choppy, and onshore slop right through to the end of July. Friday, 31 July afternoon offers a sneaky reprieve: a clean 2ft south swell (11-second period) with a cross-off breeze, and the energy bumps up to 211. A solid small-wave session.

Now, Saturday, 1 August and Sunday, 2 August are effectively a write-off – small, weak, and mostly messy. The energy drops to just 69 on Sunday morning. A flat spell.

Monday, 3 August afternoon is where things start to turn. The swell swings to the SSE at 3ft, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, and the energy hits 396. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NNE. That’s a proper building groundswell, and the waves will have some shape. This is a promising session.

Tuesday, 4 August morning sees a 3ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a strong energy of 413, but the wind is a light cross-shore – not ideal for perfection. Still, there’s plenty of water moving.

The Big One: Wednesday, 5 August morning. This is the standout, but it’s not for everyone. A massive 10ft swell from the south, with a 13-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 5533. The wind is glassy – NNW at 3 mph. The waves will be huge, powerful, and clean. But let me be clear: at 10ft, this is strictly for experts. Beginners and intermediates, stay well out of the water. The afternoon is slightly smaller at 8ft, but still a solid 2174 energy. This is a once-in-a-forecast window.

Thursday, 6 August keeps the monster swell going. The morning is 10ft from the SSE, with a 13-second period and an offshore wind from the NNW. That’s 2914 energy, and it’s clean. Again, experts only. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind turns onshore, making it tricky.

Friday, 7 August is still big, but the quality drops. The swell is 7ft to 6ft from the SE, with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy and hard to read. The energy is still high, but it’s a messy session.

Saturday, 8 August morning is the final standout. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 5ft from the SE, 12-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW. The energy is 657, and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is the best window for experienced intermediate surfers. The afternoon holds at 5ft, also clean.

After that, Sunday, 9 August and beyond see the swell fade back to smaller, ordinary conditions, with the energy dropping to 362 and then lower. It’s a slow fade out.

That’s the picture, mates. The biggest days are the 5th and 6th of August for the real chargers, but the 8th of August is the sweet spot for the rest of you. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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