Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Mocambique stretch.

The week starts off a bit rough, but there’s a solid window of good surf heading our way. The water is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

Sunday the 23rd is a write-off, honestly. We’ve got a 5ft south swell with a weak 11 second period, but the wind is all wrong, and the wave energy is a moderate 633 – it’s just not coming together. It does look a bit cleaner on Sunday afternoon, but the wind switches onshore, and the swell jumps to 7ft, so it’s messy.

Monday the 24th is a standout, but it’s not for everyone. The swell pumps up to 8ft from the SSE with a long 14 second period and very strong energy of 2153. That’s a lot of water. The morning has light cross-shore winds, making it look clean, but at that size, it’s only for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners. The long period groundswell will be lining up nicely, but it might be a bit woolly at the beach break.

Tuesday the 25th is the real sweet spot. The swell drops to a more manageable 6ft from the south, with a long 13 second period. The morning is glassy – absolutely pristine conditions – and the energy is a moderate 959. This is the best session of the week. The afternoon holds with light cross-offshore winds, so you can surf all day. If you can only get one session, make it Tuesday morning.

Wednesday the 26th brings a bigger pulse again – 7ft from the SSE with a very long 15 second period and strong energy of 1927. That’s a proper groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. The winds are clean cross-offshore, but that size is pushing into expert territory. The long period will make it better for a point or reef, but if you’re a skilled surfer on a big board, you’ll be on it.

Thursday the 27th is another good day. The swell drops back to 5ft with a 13 second period, and the wind is light and clean. The energy is 983, so it’s got some push. This is a solid, fun day for intermediates.

Friday the 28th sees the swell switch direction to the ENE with a short 8 second period. The energy drops to 539, and the wind is cross-off but blowing 12 mph. It’s a bit junky and not the best quality.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are poor. The wind turns onshore and the swell is weak and short period. Not worth paddling out.

Monday the 31st is a glassy morning with a 6ft east swell and a 10 second period. The energy is 545, and the conditions are clean. It’s a good, solid session for a Monday morning.

The first few days of September look rough. Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd have strong, messy winds and big, lumpy swell. The size hits 10ft on Tuesday afternoon with a short period, and the wind is a fresh 19 mph onshore. That’s a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle session.

Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th are marginal. The swell drops back to 6ft from the SSE, but the wind is cross or onshore. The best of the next week is Saturday 6th – a 5ft ESE swell with a 11 second period, light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. The energy is 597, and it’s a good, fun wave. That’s your pick for the second week.

Sunday 7th is also decent, with a 5ft swell and clean cross-offshore winds, but it’s a bit smaller.

So, the standout is Tuesday morning, 25th August – glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft south swell. The other good option is Saturday 6th September for a clean, fun session in the second week.

Rusty.

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