Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with 2,148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, grab a coffee. Rusty here with a look at what’s coming down the pipe.
The good news is, there’s almost always some swell rolling in, but the story here for the next couple of weeks is that a lot of it is just too damn big for the setup we've got. We're looking at Mocambique, a spot that is exposed and can handle a punch, but there's a fine line. For the first few days, we're on the wrong side of that line.
On Wednesday the 26th of August, the swell is pushing 7ft to 7ft from the SSE with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds. The wave energy is massive – we're talking readings of 1847 and 1987 – that’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off from the N-NNE, which would normally be a dream, but the report flat out says it's too big for this break. It’s a machine, but an angry one. Only the most experienced chargers should even be looking at it, and even then, it’s a heaving beast.
Thursday the 27th of August into the morning is your first proper window. We get a drop to a still-strong 6ft from the SSE, with a 14-second period, and the energy is a "moderate" 1173. This is the call for experienced surfers. The wind is a light N at 6 mph, keeping it clean. It’s not tiny, but it’s manageable and good. That afternoon it drops off to 5ft and goes marginal.
We then run into a bit of a lull. Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August are messy. The swell shifts to a short-period ENE windswell (8 seconds) with onshore winds. It’s choppy and a write-off.
Sunday the 30th of August is a hidden gem. The swell is a modest 4ft from the ENE, but the wind goes totally glassy on the Sunday afternoon. That’s a window of perfectly clean, fun-sized waves. Monday the 31st of August morning is also glassy with a 5ft ENE swell. For a surfer who just wants to get out without getting smashed, that Sunday arvo and Monday morning are your best bets. Crowds are possible here, so get out early.
Things get heavy again. On Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd of September, a new S/SSE swell arrives with a shorter period (7-8 secs) and strong onshore wind. It’s 7ft to 8ft, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is over 1000 again. This is a big, onshore mess – looks better for a kite session than a paddle surf honestly.
We settle down again after that. From Thursday the 3rd of September through the weekend, we’ve got cleaner conditions with lighter offshore breezes from the N. The swell drops to a more user-friendly 4ft to 5ft. The period stretches to 10-11 seconds, which gives it some shape. It’s not epic, but it’s consistent and clean. Good for a cruise.
Then we get one final standout to watch. On Monday the 8th of September, the forecast shows a 7ft ENE swell with glassy conditions in the morning and a light cross-off in the arvo. The wave energy is a moderate 553. That could be a very good day with clean 6-foot walls. But we can't ignore the swell that follows. On Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th of September, a very long-period S/SSE swell (13-15 secs) rolls in at 7ft to 8ft. The energy numbers are huge again (1069-1679). And once again, the wind is cross-off and clean, but it’s predicted to be just too big for this spot. It’s a frustrating pattern of almost-perfect conditions with too much power.
If you want the pick of the litter, aim for the glassy windows on Sunday the 30th of August and Monday the 31st of August, or the clean, manageable days from the 3rd to the 5th of September. The 8th of September is a promising long-range shout, but wait and see if that power settles down.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1847 | 2148 | 1772 | 1064 | 745 | 362 | 327 | 418 | 444 | 412 | 354 | 322 | 232 | 264 | 391 | 383 | 262 | 238 | 351 | 660 | 563 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:51PM0.87m | 1:16AM0.83m | 2:12PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.89m | 2:34PM0.87m | 2:12AM0.92m | 2:58PM0.85m | 2:44AM0.92m | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:19AM0.90m | 3:49PM0.75m | 3:58AM0.84m | 4:16PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.27m | 7:57AM-0.03m | 8:18PM0.26m | 8:30AM-0.04m | 8:45PM0.25m | 9:04AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.25m | 9:38AM0.05m | 9:36PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.15m | 9:54PM0.27m | 10:59AM0.27m | 9:48PM0.29m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 27 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
1847 | 2148 | 1772 | 1064 | 745 | 264 | 327 | 69 | 444 | 412 | 354 | 322 | 232 | 264 | 391 | 383 | 262 | 238 | 351 | 248 | 314 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ENE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | 80 | 160 | 309 | 158 | — | 44 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 18 | 43 | 75 | 125 | 208 | 293 | 196 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SSE 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | — | NW 4 | — | SE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | — | — | 25 | — | 3 | — | 113 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | — | S 2 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 2 | S 3 | SSE 8 | S 9 |
— | — | 29 | — | — | 362 | — | 418 | — | 1 | 41 | 42 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 660 | 563 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 12 |
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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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