Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.5°C
0.5° 

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


Mocambique surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,828 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mocambique in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab a coffee, let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Mocambique. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the heart rate up.

We’re starting off with a bit of a dud, to be honest. Saturday and Sunday are a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The wind is mucking things up, blowing cross-on straight from the south, and the swell is a messy, short-period affair. The energy’s moderate at best (320), but it’s just not clean. You’d be fighting a choppy, lumpy mess. Better to stay on the beach and watch the horizon.

Come Monday, we finally see a bit of a shift. The wind eases, and by Tuesday morning, the 8th of September, we’ve got a real chance. The wind swings around to a light cross-off from the WNW at just 3 mph, and the sea cleans right up. The swell is a solid 4 ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, bringing some shape and energy (500). It’s a clean, fun size for an intermediate. A solid, honest session.

But the real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is a full week away. Monday the 14th of September. Now, this one needs a bit of a warning for the crew. The swell is big, pushing 7 ft from the SSE, with a long period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 1326. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind? Dead flat, glassy. Unreal conditions. But this is a spot where a swell that size is going to be a handful. It’s only for the experienced crew. If you’re not confident in big, powerful waves, give this one a miss. The morning is glassy, and the afternoon is equally glassy, but the size won’t drop much. It’s a true expert-only window.

After that big pulse, the wind turns back onshore and it gets messy again. The rest of the second week is a mix of cross-on wind and lumpy surf, with a few smaller, clean mornings that are worth a look if you’re desperate, but nothing that’ll make you miss work. The swell energy drops right off into the 100-200 range, and the periods shorten up. It’s a quiet end to the outlook.

So, for the best bet, look hard at Tuesday morning the 8th for a clean, fun session. And if you’ve got the skills, the 14th of September is the big, glassy, powerful swell that’ll be the talk of the lineup. Just don’t say Rusty didn’t warn you about that size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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25
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High Tide
00:12AM0.46m
12:59PM0.85m
00:02AM0.53m
1:24PM0.88m
00:07AM0.63m
1:41PM0.88m
00:28AM0.73m
1:53PM0.86m
00:55AM0.82m
2:03PM0.83m
1:25AM0.88m
2:17PM0.80m
1:56AM0.91m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.40m
5:05AM0.18m
6:44PM0.36m
6:00AM0.08m
7:10PM0.35m
6:45AM0.00m
7:35PM0.34m
7:24AM-0.04m
7:57PM0.33m
7:58AM-0.04m
8:16PM0.31m
8:29AM0.00m
8:30PM0.29m
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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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