Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -03
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Mocambique surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mocambique sea temperature is
22.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 12th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 19th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
4
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.2
SSE
14
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.4
SSE
16
2.4
S
7
2.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2180
1792
1269
786
555
492
504
1104
657
464
326
319
259
206
181
141
135
96
81
539
1146
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
N
10
NW
10
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
ENE
5
N
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
20
SSW
30
S
30
SSW
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:07AM0.72m
00:13AM0.80m
11:55AM0.79m
00:41AM0.79m
12:40PM0.85m
1:06AM0.75m
1:23PM0.90m
1:29AM0.70m
2:06PM0.91m
1:51AM0.65m
2:50PM0.88m
2:13AM0.63m
3:35PM0.83m
2:37AM0.62m
Low Tide
5:40PM0.08m
6:13AM0.25m
6:33PM0.07m
6:52AM0.20m
7:25PM0.10m
7:29AM0.16m
8:18PM0.16m
8:05AM0.12m
9:13PM0.25m
8:40AM0.10m
10:09PM0.36m
9:16AM0.10m
11:08PM0.46m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:45
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:34
5:34
5:32
5:31
5:31
5:30
5:30
2
10
3
8
7
Temp °C
16
19
17
18
19
17
19
19
18
18
19
19
21
21
20
20
19
19
19
19
15
12
15
16
17
18
16
19
18
17
17
18
19
20
20
21
20
21
20
18
15
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSE
14
2.3
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.4
S
11
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.9
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
6
1.1
SSE
15
Energy kJ
2180
1792
1269
786
555
492
457
1104
657
464
326
319
259
206
181
46
71
52
56
28
512
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
1.2
SSE
14
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
28
28
27
30
30
28
504
26
14
14
13
12
5
13
32
141
135
96
68
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
17
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
14
0.4
ENE
9
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
14
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.2
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
Energy kJ
5
25
3
1
21
26
18
18
19
7
7
7
4
6
6
1
25
81
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
S
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
SW
2
2.4
S
7
2.5
S
9
Energy kJ
8
10
4
3
1
5
26
4
1
539
1146
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
6
30
0
12
15
0
5
12
12
15
16
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
15
332
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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