Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here. We’ve got a mixed bag comin’ up for Mocambique. The water is sitting at about 66°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing crazy there.

The pattern starts off with some fun, clean conditions. Tuesday morning the 8th of September kicks us off with a clean 5ft SSE swell. The wind is a light cross-off, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate, coming in at 407. It’s a solid start, but not the main event.

The real standout in this first week is Wednesday morning the 9th. The swell drops a touch to 3ft from the south, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, giving it some real groundswell push. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, meaning it’ll be glassy and clean. The energy is pumping at 531, which is strong for a smaller wave. For a break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the SE, this is the session to be in the water for.

Thursday afternoon the 10th is another one to circle. A 3ft SSE swell, but with a very long 15-second period, this is proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the NNW, making for clean, lined-up waves. The energy is high at 500. This is a classic case of a small swell feeling much bigger and more powerful than the size suggests, so it’s great for intermediate surfers.

Now, we hit a rough patch. From Saturday the 12th through to Monday the 14th, the onshore winds get nasty. Swells build to 8ft to 10ft from the south, but the wind is cross-on and strong, making it a choppy, lumpy mess. The energy spikes to 1573 on Saturday afternoon, which is very strong, but the quality is poor. This is a hard pass for paddling; it’s more of a kite-surfing show.

The surf cleans up again on Tuesday morning the 15th, but the swell is 8ft from the ENE, which is a lot of water for an exposed spot. It’s too big for beginners and pushing into expert territory. The wind is light, but the power is serious.

The next clear window looks like Friday afternoon the 18th. A 4ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. The energy is 595, and the conditions will be smooth. This is a very good option for a late session.

Looking further out, Tuesday morning the 22nd of September has a glassy 4ft south swell. It’s not huge, but with the wind off and clean, it’s a nice, easy paddle for the intermediates.

The standout for the whole 16-day run? It has to be Wednesday morning the 9th and Thursday afternoon the 10th. The combination of clean, offshore wind, solid groundswell periods, and strong energy makes for the best quality waves on offer. Don’t sleep on those.

Rusty.

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