Mocambique Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.52° S 48.42° W

Mocambique Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
19.0° 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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 15s period, S swell with 1,804 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 6th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 9th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 8th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Mocambique. This spot gets a good bit of exposure, but we need to be smart about the wind. The water is sitting at 66°F right now, which is about 0.5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so pretty average.

The first half of the forecast is a bit of a mixed bag, but the real standout is Saturday, August 8th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the SSE, with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell with a ton of power. The wind is a light offshore from the north, so it’s going to be glassy and lined up. The combined wave energy is strong at 1608. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but it’s worth it. The swell direction is a touch east of the optimum SSE, but it’s still a great fit.

Friday the 7th morning is a sneaky one too – 4ft from the NE, with a light cross-off wind from the west. It’s only an 8-second period, so more of a windswell, but it’ll be rideable and clean. The afternoon turns messy with a strong cross-on wind from the SSE, so get out early.

The Saturday morning (August 8th) is the clear winner. The afternoon holds up too, with a similar 6ft swell and still offshore winds.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off – solid 8ft swell but with a strong cross-on southerly wind at 16 mph, making it choppy and dangerous. That’s one for the kites, not the paddle.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th continue the poor trend with onshore winds and messy, choppy surf. Not worth your time.

Then we get a real treat on Wednesday, August 12th. The morning is glassy – dead calm with a light NW wind, and a 6ft SSE swell with a 12-second period. The energy is still strong at 846. This is very good surf, and with glassy conditions, it’ll be a dream. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off wind.

The rest of that week (13th to 15th) is smaller, with 4ft to 6ft swells but the wind is a bit more mixed. The 14th (Friday) morning has a 6ft SSE swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore, which leaves it a bit rippled. Still, the energy is high at 1319, and for a point break, that long period would be a treat.

The following week gets a bit wild. Monday, August 17th, the swell jumps to 12ft from the east with a 9-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the size is too big for Mocambique – it’s only for experts. Same goes for Tuesday, 18th, with 10ft to 8ft. The energy is very strong (over 1700), but it’s a warning, not a recommendation.

The window closes out nicely on Wednesday, August 19th, with a cleaner 6ft from the ENE and a light cross-off wind. It’s a 10-second period, so decent shape. Then Thursday, August 20th, is a cracker: 5ft to 5ft from the south, with a 14-second period, and the wind is either cross-off or glassy. The energy is strong at 1031. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The morning is clean, and the afternoon is glassy – a real treat.

Friday, August 21st, is a nice way to finish: 4ft from the south, 12-second period, and a clean cross-off wind. Very good surf.

So, overall, the best on offer is Saturday, August 8th, and Wednesday, August 12th. The first week has a few windows, but the second week is where the real quality shows up, especially Thursday, August 20th. Just be aware that the middle of the second week gets too big for most.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.8
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1.6
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2.4
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12
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11
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12
1.9
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1.6
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12
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12
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Energy kJ
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85
140
253
637
1533
1208
905
1679
1323
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1191
835
819
759
718
814
730
531
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
5
W
20
SSE
5
SE
10
N
10
NNW
10
SW
25
S
25
S
15
SSW
20
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15
SSW
20
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S
15
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SSE
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NW
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High Tide
7:29PM0.47m
12:12PM0.70m
00:07AM0.47m
12:55PM0.81m
00:14AM0.52m
1:31PM0.88m
00:26AM0.58m
2:02PM0.91m
00:47AM0.66m
2:26PM0.90m
1:13AM0.74m
2:44PM0.86m
1:42AM0.81m
Low Tide
4:05PM0.39m
10:22PM0.44m
3:59AM0.31m
5:47PM0.36m
5:14AM0.22m
6:51PM0.33m
6:12AM0.12m
7:35PM0.32m
7:01AM0.03m
8:09PM0.33m
7:44AM-0.04m
8:38PM0.35m
8:24AM-0.06m
9:03PM0.38m
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Temp °C
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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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