Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with 2,002 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk shop in feet and knots, same story.
This run at Mocambique has some punch, but timing is everything. A lot of the bigger swells are gonna be blown out or just too meaty for a good time.
Tuesday morning, August 25th, is your best window. You’re looking at a 6ft south swell with a 13-second interval and glassy conditions – wind from the north-northwest at only 3 knots. The energy is 959, which is solid but not overwhelming. The water will be clean as a whistle. This is the session to circle. The afternoon gets cross-off and tougher.
Wednesday the 26th jumps up. Wave heights hit 7ft from the south-southeast with a very long 15-second period and energy of 1847. That’s too much for most on an exposed beach. Experts only, and even then it’s a handful. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll look pretty, but the size is the boss.
Thursday morning the 27th is your second shout. 6ft from the same direction, 14-second period, cross-off breeze from 15 knots north. Energy at 1141. Clean and powerful, still for the experienced crew.
Then there’s a lull from Friday the 28th through Monday the 31st. The swell goes short-period (8-9 seconds) and shifts to east-northeast. The energy drops below 500, the wind turns onshore or cross, and the quality is poor. Sunday the 30th has a 5ft east swell with a light west wind, but it’s weak and inconsistent. Not worth chasing.
Tuesday September 1st is a total mess. Strong south winds at 19 knots, lumpy and choppy, with an 8ft south swell that’s all power and no shape. That’s a kitesurf setup, not a surf setup.
Wednesday afternoon the 2nd is okay: 5ft south-southeast swell, 10-second period, cross-off breeze, 640 energy. It’s clean but average. Thursday morning the 3rd is small (3ft) but glassy with a light offshore wind – a fun little trim if you’re on the right board.
The second week shows some big numbers again from September 4th through 7th – 7ft to 8ft swells, but with short periods (7-9 seconds) and moderate energy. Sunday the 6th is glassy with a 7ft northeast swell, but the short period means it’ll be fat and hard to ride. It’s a long-range flicker.
Real talk: Tuesday morning August 25th is the one. Thursday the 27th is a solid second. Everything else needs a close eye and a bit of luck.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
957 | 876 | 550 | 1847 | 1900 | 1772 | 902 | 606 | 309 | 319 | 434 | 443 | 404 | 427 | 406 | 294 | 326 | 344 | 326 | 276 | 213 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | 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-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.84m | 00:49AM0.77m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.30m | 7:24AM0.00m | 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 | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 13 | 9 | 18 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
957 | 876 | 550 | 1847 | 1900 | 1772 | 902 | 606 | 191 | 319 | 69 | 443 | 404 | 427 | 406 | 294 | 326 | 344 | 326 | 276 | 213 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | SE 16 | — | — | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
2 | — | 508 | — | — | 34 | 65 | 82 | 309 | 123 | 95 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 21 | 37 | 54 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 9 | — | ESE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 8 | — | 18 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | — | N 4 | ENE 8 | — | SSW 2 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 |
— | 3 | 4 | — | 16 | 56 | — | — | — | 18 | 434 | — | 1 | 7 | 19 | 8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 51 | 8 | 8 | 48 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
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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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