Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
18.0°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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) 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 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 17th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 20th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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(10 max)
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1
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0
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
8
1.3
S
9
1.5
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
1.4
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
E
8
2.4
NE
8
2.2
NE
8
1.9
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
8
1.3
S
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
233
269
476
189
291
314
200
154
178
218
251
187
773
663
536
398
333
256
157
137
112
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
ESE
5
SSW
5
NW
15
NE
5
NNW
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
10
NW
5
W
5
ESE
10
NW
20
S
30
S
20
S
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:46PM0.67m
4:55AM0.65m
4:01PM0.62m
5:54AM0.56m
12:38PM0.58m
00:14AM0.34m
12:08PM0.63m
12:09PM0.70m
11:08PM0.53m
12:22PM0.76m
11:34PM0.63m
12:39PM0.81m
11:59PM0.72m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.40m
9:29PM0.20m
9:12AM0.46m
9:54PM0.26m
8:52AM0.51m
3:16PM0.57m
10:21PM0.33m
3:55AM0.29m
5:45PM0.44m
4:58AM0.20m
6:01PM0.37m
5:43AM0.12m
6:25PM0.32m
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6:09
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6:07
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6:06
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 mm
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24
16
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9
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Temp °C
18
18
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18
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19
14
14
Feels °C
16
15
14
15
16
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18
18
18
16
19
19
21
20
21
26
26
25
18
9
9
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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.

Mocambique is 12 km (7 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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