Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.3°C
0.3° 

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 1,906 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM.

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, Rusty here, checkin’ in with the local outlook.

Right now, things are looking a bit ugly to start. We’ve got a decent-sized, short-period S/SSW swell rollin’ in, but a strong S/SSE wind is smashing it up, makin’ for lumpy, poor conditions. It’s not worth paddlin’ out. That initial S/SE swell will actually push into about 10ft by Sunday afternoon, with a cross-on wind – total mess. So, we’re basically sittin’ on our hands for the first couple of days.

The real story starts to turn early next week. By Tuesday the 8th the wind finally swings around, with a light offshore (WNW) in the morning. We’ve got a cleaner, lined-up 4ft SSE swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and a combined swell energy of 434 (moderate). The wave quality picks up, and it stays tidy through the afternoon. Wednesday the 9th looks even better – that swell direction shifts ENE, still 5ft with an 8-second period, but the cross-off winds keep it smooth. The combined swell energy sits at 549-567 (moderate). This is a nice, clean window of surfable waves.

That quiet, clean spell continues into Thursday the 10th, with smaller 4ft ENE swell in the mornin’, droppin’ off in the afternoon to a super-long-period 15-second 3ft SSE pulse (combined energy 483). Friday the 11th is an absolute gem – dead calm, glassy conditions, with 3-4ft ENE/E swell. That’s the best the week gets for clean, user-friendly waves.

Saturday the 12th starts small but gets spicy in the afternoon – a 7ft SE swell rolls in with 10-second period and a combined energy of 1007 (strong). However, the wind swings cross-on, and the guidance notes the swell is predicted to be too big for Mocambique itself. This might be one to watch from the sand.

The following week gets real chunky, but rough. From Sunday the 13th through Thursday the 18th, we’re lookin’ at blown-out, onshore conditions with moderate to fresh winds. The swell stays solid (7-8ft SE with strong energy readings of 984-1209) but it’s messy and choppy. The second half of the week sees it drop off and get sloppy.

Then, out of nowhere, Saturday the 19th of September looks like the real standout of the whole 16-day window. The wind goes clean and light offshore in the morning (cross-off), with a solid 6ft SSE groundswell pumpin’ in. The period is a very long 15 seconds, and the combined swell energy is a massive 1416 (strong). This is a proper, powerful groundswell, but that long period means it’s better suited for a point or reef setup than a beach break, where it might just close out. For experienced surfers at the right spot, this is prime. It gets a little more crossed-up in the afternoon.

After that, the last couple of days (20th-21st) fade back into smaller, less exciting surf.

So, for the best bet: Tuesday the 8th through Friday the 11th gives you the cleanest, most manageable waves. But the one to really circle on the calendar is Saturday the 19th of September, with that powerful, long-period groundswell and light winds – it’s the big, promise-filled swell of the run, but keep in mind it’s a long way off and things can shift. Water temp at Mocambique is 67°F, which is spot-on average for this time of year, so the shorty is still the call.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2.4
S
7
3
S
9
2.5
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.5
S
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
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ENE
8
1.4
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8
1.1
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8
0.8
SSE
15
0.8
S
13
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8
1.1
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8
0.9
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8
0.9
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8
2.1
SE
10
2.1
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
587
1441
1160
563
441
416
294
248
276
318
330
238
159
288
222
140
169
109
105
862
845
Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
NW
5
WNW
15
NNE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
WSW
10
W
10
N
5
SW
0
NNW
5
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
S
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
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
2:33PM0.78m
2:29AM0.91m
Low Tide
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
8:54AM0.07m
8:36PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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25
19
Feels °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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