Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
16.0° C
2.8° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 581 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s get into it. Mocambique's the only break on the table, and it’s an exposed, fairly consistent left-hander that loves a SE swell. The water’s a chilly 61°, which is 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a serious drop, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit and maybe some booties. The swell energy is moderate to strong, hanging around the 400-1000 range (839) for the opener, so there’s plenty of grunt.

We kick off Friday the 17th with a clean 6ft NE swell, 8-second period, under a light N breeze. It’s cross-offshore, so the lines will be tidy. The energy’s solid (839) and the morning is the call – the afternoon drops off a bit. Not a standout, but a solid start to the weekend.

Saturday the 18th sees the swell bump up to 7ft from the NE, still 8 seconds, with a cross-off N wind. The energy jumps to 1044 – that’s a lot of power. Now, this is getting into the “too big for beginners” territory, and the break is exposed, so it’ll be a handful. The morning is the best shot. Sunday the 19th backs off a touch to 7ft, same direction, with a lighter NNW breeze. The energy is still high (894). Clean and punchy, but again, it’s a solid size.

Now, a real gem: Tuesday the 21st morning. The wind drops to glassy – dead calm – from the SW, and the swell settles to a clean 5ft from the ENE, 8-second period. The energy is lower (341), but the glassy conditions will make it silky smooth. This is the best session of the first week – glassy, shoulder-high, and no crowds are mentioned, so it’s a quiet window of perfection.

The middle of the week gets messy. Wednesday the 22nd has a bit of rain and onshore wind, but the afternoon turns glassy again with a 3ft S swell, 10-second period. That’s small and clean, but not a lot of push. Thursday the 23rd morning is glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, 10 seconds, and the energy is moderate (467). Worth a paddle if you’re keen on small, clean waves.

The weekend of the 26th and 27th turns ugly – strong onshore winds, lumpy, and the swell is either too small or too messy. The energy drops to 130-255, so it’s weak and choppy. Not worth it.

Then we get a long-range highlight. Friday the 31st of July morning: a 5ft ESE swell, 14-second period – that’s a proper groundswell, very long period. The wind is light NNW, cross-off, and the energy is 874. The afternoon gets even better: 5ft, same direction, 14 seconds, with a cross-off NNE breeze and the energy cranks to 1193. This is the standout of the whole outlook – clean, powerful, long-period lines. The break is exposed and a point/reef setup, so it will handle that long period beautifully. This is for experienced surfers – the size is moderate, but the long period means solid, walling waves. Saturday the 1st of August still has some leftover energy (959-1234), but the wind shifts onshore, so it’s a bit of a gamble.

In summary, the best of the bunch is Tuesday the 21st morning for glassy perfection, and the absolute standout is Friday the 31st of July afternoon for that long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Get ready for that one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
2.1
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
NE
8
1.1
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
445
334
403
581
403
467
480
330
423
470
356
390
323
270
207
190
196
273
288
256
153
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
10
N
5
SW
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
0
WSW
10
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
on
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cross-on
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:21PM0.70m
3:36AM0.81m
4:43PM0.65m
4:15AM0.79m
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
Low Tide
10:36AM0.06m
10:40PM0.48m
11:09AM0.14m
9:33PM0.45m
11:37AM0.24m
9:46PM0.41m
12:03PM0.33m
10:30PM0.38m
1:00PM0.41m
1:00AM0.38m
3:02PM0.47m
3:13AM0.34m
5:01PM0.47m
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7:01
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5:37
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11
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18
37
6
5
Temp °C
18
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18
21
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Feels °C
16
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18
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19
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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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