Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Issued: 2 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
16.7° C

2.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, S swell with 1,688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 3rd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get stuck into this 16-day outlook for Mocambique.

We've got a bit of a slow start, with the first few days pretty much a write-off. The swell is there, sure, but it's accompanied by some nasty wind. That changes as we head into the weekend and the following week, and there are a couple of absolute gems hiding in the long-range forecast.

The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a full 5° colder than what we'd normally expect for this time of year. So, you'll want a good thick wetsuit.

Thursday the 2nd is a no-go. Only 3ft of weak, short-period swell from the ENE with cross-shore wind. The combined wave energy is a measly 185. Just a flat, onshore mess. Skip it.

Friday the 3rd is for experts only. We've got a solid 10ft of S swell slamming in, but it's accompanied by a strong 19 mph cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is a hefty 1035, but the lumpy, cross-onshore conditions make it horrible for paddle surfing. The afternoon drops to 8ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore. Honestly, with the size and the chop, this might be more fun for the kite crew.

Saturday the 4th follows the same theme. Swell sits around 8ft to 8ft from the south, with a long 11-12 second period and a massive energy reading of 2746 on Saturday arvo. The wind swings offshore on Saturday afternoon, which is a good sign, but the swell is still predicted to be too big for this break. It's a powerful groundswell, which might make it wall up and close out here, so again, only for very experienced surfers.

Now, Sunday the 5th is the first real standout. This is where it all comes together. For the morning, we've got a primo 7ft SSE swell with an 11-second period, but the real magic is the glassy, off-the-charts glassy conditions. The combined energy is a healthy 970. That's a sweet, clean groundswell that will have great shape. The offshore wind direction is ideal for Mocambique as it's exposed to the SE. It stays clean through the afternoon, dropping to 6ft with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the one to circle on your calendar.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are a big step down. The swell drops right back to 3-4ft with periods between 7-10 seconds and combined energy down to 396. The wind is messy, so the surf will be small and average. You could probably get a wave on Monday's clean conditions, but it's marginal.

Wednesday the 8th through to Saturday the 11th keep the small but clean vibe going. Swells are between 2ft and 4ft. The mornings on Wednesday and Thursday are particularly nice with glassy conditions, and the offshore on Thursday morning is perfect. Not pumping, but if you just want a few clean fun waves, these are your windows. Crowds are possible here, especially on the better days.

Sunday the 12th of July is the other big standout. The morning offers a clean 4ft ESE swell with a 12-second period, which is excellent quality, but it's the afternoon that's the pick. The combined energy climbs to 537, still with a crusty light offshore and then cross-offshore breeze. Again, the optimum swell direction from the ESE (108 degrees) is a perfect match for this break's exposure. This is another session to look forward to.

The following week starts with a pulse of bigger, wind-affected S swell on Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th. This will be 7ft to 7ft but with strong cross-onshore winds, creating choppy, lumpy conditions. The energy hits 2035, but the quality is poor. A messy one.

Then we get to Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, which are the long-range crown jewels. The swell settles in at a solid 6ft to 7ft from the SE, with a very long 12-13 second period. The combined energy is strong at around 1125-1210. Wednesday morning is absolute gold with clean, offshore winds, making it "excellent for experienced surfers". This is a powerful, long-period groundswell, so it will have plenty of punch and will be best as the tide does its thing. Thursday follows the same script with a clean 6ft set and a 13-second pulse. The conditions are pristine. This is the kind of deep, clean swell that makes all the waiting worth it.

The run finishes on Friday the 17th with a slightly smaller 5ft SE swell and a 13-second period, still clean with cross-offshore winds. A fine way to close out the forecast.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. Sunday the 5th and Sunday the 12th are your first and second big clean beach days. The absolute best on offer look to be Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, but those are a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
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3
3
3
3
1
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.8
S
6
3
S
8
2.4
S
9
2.5
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.5
S
12
2
S
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SE
10
1
SE
10
1.4
S
7
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
206
984
958
1134
1185
1688
987
916
718
416
253
221
173
184
212
219
167
249
267
181
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
25
S
30
S
15
S
5
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
0
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
20
N
20
N
15
SSW
15
S
10
SE
5
W
5
W
10
NNE
5
W
5
NW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
3:52PM0.79m
3:20AM0.80m
4:27PM0.77m
3:58AM0.80m
5:05PM0.75m
4:41AM0.77m
5:49PM0.71m
5:29AM0.73m
6:41PM0.66m
6:30AM0.68m
7:47PM0.61m
7:58AM0.64m
9:34PM0.57m
10:42AM0.67m
Low Tide
10:14PM0.37m
10:25AM0.07m
10:54PM0.39m
11:12AM0.10m
11:44PM0.40m
12:06PM0.15m
00:45AM0.41m
1:11PM0.20m
1:55AM0.40m
2:28PM0.25m
3:08AM0.38m
3:53PM0.28m
4:19AM0.32m
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:32
5:32
 mm
1
6
2
2
17
Temp °C
19
17
11
11
13
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
16
16
14
16
14
14
16
15
17
Feels °C
21
16
5
8
11
12
11
11
13
13
12
14
14
15
12
15
14
11
13
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
1.9
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.9
S
12
2
S
11
2
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SE
10
1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.3
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
Energy kJ
122
94
51
51
641
484
1013
987
916
718
416
253
221
173
184
134
219
167
249
267
181
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
9
0.2
SSE
19
0.5
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.5
ENE
9
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.5
ENE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.6
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
16
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
Energy kJ
42
35
121
141
244
45
55
54
51
56
209
149
6
64
56
125
133
63
99
90
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
15
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
9
0.1
S
24
0.4
SE
21
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.5
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
21
38
49
11
109
28
26
74
14
34
6
3
78
29
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
6
3
S
8
2.4
S
9
2.5
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.5
S
12
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
4
1.3
S
6
1.4
S
7
Energy kJ
206
984
958
1134
1185
1688
2
5
12
11
105
212
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
8
15
12
5
5
12
12
5
0
0
0
8
30
5
5
15
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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