Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
17.8°C
1.2° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, SSE swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 11th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 15th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down this 16-day stretch for Mocambique. Right off the bat, we’ve got a big gap of poor surf, so don’t be in a rush. The first real window is a few days out, but it comes with a warning.

The Overall Pattern:

The first few days are junk. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are onshore and choppy with weak, short-period swell. Nothing doing. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are more of the same—cross-onshore wind and messy surf. Skip it.

Then we get a real tease on Tuesday the 15th. The combined swell energy hits 1027 (moderate to strong) with a 8ft East swell at 9 seconds. The wind is light cross-shore from the southwest, so it’s clean. But here’s the catch: Mocambique is an exposed beach break, and 8ft is big. The forecast says it’s too big for this spot. Only for experts, and even then, it’s gonna be a closeout mess. The water’s sitting at 64°, about 2° cooler than normal—that’s a bit chilly for this time of year.

Wednesday the 16th is right back to wind-blown slop. Thursday the 17th has a clean morning with a 6ft S/SSE swell and a nice 12-second period, but the wind is still onshore. The afternoon cleans up, but the swell is dropping.

The Best on Offer:

There’s no single, dead-set winner here, but two windows stand out for different reasons:

1. Tuesday the 15th morning at Mocambique: If you’re an expert who loves raw power, this is your shot. A clean 8ft East swell with 9-second period, light wind, and serious energy. But it’s a beach break, so expect it to be heavy and closing out. Crowds are possible, so you’ll have company.

2. Wednesday the 23rd morning: This one’s a long-range call, so keep the optimism in check. Another big pulse shows up: 10ft from the South at 10 seconds, combined energy of 1658 (very strong). Wind looks clean with a light cross-shore from the southwest. Same problem though—that’s huge for a beach. Only for experts, and it’s anyone’s guess if it’s surfable or just a washing machine.

The Rest of the Run:

After the 15th, it’s mostly weak and small. The 20th and 21st have glassy, flat conditions with knee-high swell from the ENE, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the energy is low (106-182). Fun for a longboard if you’re stuck, but nothing to write home about.

From the 24th to the 26th, it stays marginal. A few clean mornings, but the swell is tiny and the shape is average.

Final word: This is a tough stretch for Mocambique. The only real power comes in too big for the break, and the rest is either onshore or flat. If you’re a kitesurfer, those windy days on the 22nd and 23rd with 15-19 mph winds look way more appealing than anything for a paddle surfer. Keep an eye on the charts, but don’t get your heart set.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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2.1
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1.6
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Energy kJ
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102
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275
448
359
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352
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336
302
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663
253
187
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Wind (km/h)
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15
S
25
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25
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20
SSW
20
SSE
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15
E
25
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15
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SW
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25
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High Tide
2:17PM0.80m
1:56AM0.91m
2:33PM0.78m
2:29AM0.91m
2:51PM0.75m
3:03AM0.87m
3:10PM0.73m
3:37AM0.81m
3:28PM0.70m
4:13AM0.74m
3:46PM0.67m
4:55AM0.65m
4:01PM0.62m
Low Tide
8:30PM0.29m
8:54AM0.07m
8:36PM0.25m
9:12AM0.16m
8:38PM0.21m
9:19AM0.25m
8:47PM0.18m
9:16AM0.33m
9:06PM0.18m
9:14AM0.40m
9:29PM0.20m
9:12AM0.46m
9:54PM0.26m
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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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