Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.2°C
0.2° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SE 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM. 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+) 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie and have a listen. Rusty here, looking at what's cooking for Mocambique over the next couple weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a rough start. Thursday the 3rd looks pretty average, with some chest-high, 5ft SE swell but the wind is a messy cross-off at 12 mph, keeping things from really cleaning up. The wave energy is moderate at best (631). The water’s sitting at 67°, which is just about normal for this time of year. Honestly, with those conditions, it’s not worth paddling out in a hurry.

Friday and the weekend are a write-off. Strong cross-on winds and choppy, poor surf. A couple of those days have swell over 5ft, but the wind is just ruining it. Sunday the 6th afternoon even sees some solid 10ft swell (961 energy), but with that onshore wind? It’s a mess.

Now, Monday the 7th morning is a bit of a tease. We’ve got a 7ft SSE swell with glassy cross-shore wind, and the wave energy is getting up there (627). The swell period is a solid 9 seconds – not super long, but enough for a decent wall. But here’s the catch: it’s likely too big for this break. It’s going to be a close-out for the average surfer. The pattern clears up later in the day but the conditions turn average again.

We hit a proper dry spell from the 8th through the 13th. Mostly cross or onshore wind, with marginal to poor surf. You’ll see a couple of 5ft – 8ft swells, but the wind just won't cooperate, leaving it choppy and lumpy. There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 9th morning with a little 4ft E swell and light cross-off wind, but it’s inconsistent and nothing to get excited about.

The real standout – the one you want to circle on the calendar – is Monday the 14th. I know it’s a week and a half away, but listen. We’ve got a solid 8ft S swell, with a clean offshore wind on Monday morning. The energy is getting serious (879 – 954). It’s going to be big, which is why this is for the experienced crew only. Beginners, sit this one out. The wind is right, the swell is pumping, and it’s going to be a proper session for the experts. Just be ready for some heavy water.

After that, things settle down nicely. Tuesday the 15th morning offers a smaller, cleaner 5ft S swell with light offshore wind. Then, the absolute gem is Wednesday the 16th morning. You’re looking at a 4ft S swell with a 10-second period and dead calm, glassy conditions (322 energy). It’s small but perfect – clean, lined-up, and will be a dream for a longboard or a fish. Thursday the 17th morning also looks promising with a 4ft S swell and 12-second period, with a light cross-off wind making for clean waves.

The tail end of the forecast, the 18th, brings some serious, powerful SSE groundswell – up to 6ft at a very long 15-17 second period. The wave energy is through the roof (1382 – 1689). But the wind is straight onshore and strong, turning it into a washing machine. Absolutely blown out. That’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.

So, to sum it up: the best bet for the experienced surfer is the big, clean swell on Monday the 14th. For everyone else wanting a clean, fun session, wait for Wednesday the 16th morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:06AM0.55m
5:10PM0.52m
00:11AM0.36m
11:53AM0.67m
00:12AM0.40m
12:28PM0.78m
00:12AM0.46m
12:59PM0.85m
00:02AM0.53m
1:24PM0.88m
00:07AM0.63m
1:41PM0.88m
00:28AM0.73m
1:53PM0.86m
00:55AM0.82m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.53m
2:33PM0.47m
9:35PM0.32m
9:39PM0.36m
3:51AM0.28m
6:22PM0.40m
5:05AM0.18m
6:44PM0.36m
6:00AM0.08m
7:10PM0.35m
6:45AM0.00m
7:35PM0.34m
7:24AM-0.04m
7:57PM0.33m
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Temp °C
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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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