Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.3° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with 2,471 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 7th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 12th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ for Mocambique.

We’re kickin’ off this outlook with a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are pretty average, with a bit of cross-onshore wind making things messy. The swell is running around 6ft to 5ft, coming from the S, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate (568). It’s surfable, but you’re not gonna be raving about it. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The real spark comes on Tuesday morning, September 8th. Mocambique is all set to fire. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. That means clean, smooth faces. The combined energy is moderate (326). This is the pick of the early window. The break is fairly consistent, so you can expect a few waves. It’s exposed to the swell, and the direction is a decent match.

Tuesday afternoon holds up well too, with a 4ft SSE swell and clean conditions. The wind turns cross-off, so the lines should stay tidy. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have a few friends out, but it’s worth it.

Thursday morning, September 10th is another standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the ENE, period 8 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off. Clean. The energy is moderate (371). But the real gem is Thursday afternoon: a 3ft swell from the S, but with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and with glassy conditions, the waves will be long, clean, and have some real push. The combined energy jumps to 611 (moderate). This is a true highlight for the week. The long period means it’ll be better at the point and reef setups, and the paddling out will be easier between sets.

Friday and Saturday (Sept 11-12) are still fun, with small clean waves in the morning, but the energy drops off. Saturday afternoon gets a bit ugly with a strong onshore wind.

Now, we hit a rough patch. Sunday, September 13th is a write-off. The wind is howling from the S at 19 mph, cross-on, and the swell jumps to 8ft with the combined energy hitting 1699 (strong). That’s too big for most, and the wind will chop it to pieces. Monday, September 14th, the swell is still big (7ft), but the wind goes offshore in the afternoon, making it clean and powerful. That Monday afternoon is a solid option for experienced surfers – 5ft from the SSE, period 10 seconds, and offshore wind. The energy is high (947). This is another standout for the experts.

The second week gets a bit mixed. There’s a decent window around Friday, September 18th, but the swell is big again (7ft to 7ft from the S), with a long period (12-13 seconds). The combined energy is very strong (1439-1454). The wind is cross to cross-off, so it’ll be lumpy but powerful. Too big for beginners, but a challenge for the experts.

There’s a gap of poor conditions from Saturday, September 19th, through Sunday, September 20th. The wind is strong and onshore, and the swell is messy. But then, Monday, September 21st and Tuesday, September 22nd glass off again in the mornings. The swell is a consistent 5ft to 5ft from the ENE, period 8 seconds, with glassy winds. Clean and fun. Combined energy is moderate (386-297). That’s a nice way to wind down the 16-day run.

Overall, the best on offer is Thursday afternoon, September 10th for the combination of a long-period groundswell and glassy conditions, and Monday afternoon, September 14th for the bigger, offshore, clean power for the crew who can handle it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1281
563
441
473
288
235
158
295
330
274
201
453
280
144
167
202
149
113
1520
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
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NNW
15
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10
NNE
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10
NW
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NW
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SSE
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High Tide
00:02AM0.53m
1:24PM0.88m
00:07AM0.63m
1:41PM0.88m
00:28AM0.73m
1:53PM0.86m
00:55AM0.82m
2:03PM0.83m
1:25AM0.88m
2:17PM0.80m
1:56AM0.91m
2:33PM0.78m
2:29AM0.91m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.08m
7:10PM0.35m
6:45AM0.00m
7:35PM0.34m
7:24AM-0.04m
7:57PM0.33m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:16PM0.31m
8:29AM0.00m
8:30PM0.29m
8:54AM0.07m
8:36PM0.25m
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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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