Mocambique surf break

Mocambique surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 22 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
20.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C colder than average 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 Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. 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 Friday (May 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 23rd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 23rd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 23rd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
0.8
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.8
S
7
1.1
SE
7
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
ESE
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1791
1144
717
569
449
338
514
183
92
339
742
392
505
285
112
77
71
49
23
16
40
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
WSW
0
NW
0
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
10
S
10
SW
5
SW
5
N
10
NNW
15
NW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
SW
15
SSE
10
S
5
S
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:37PM0.68m
5:24AM0.61m
11:59PM0.65m
7:01AM0.59m
11:52PM0.62m
9:14AM0.61m
11:22PM0.63m
10:46AM0.66m
11:27PM0.65m
11:41AM0.72m
11:50PM0.67m
12:25PM0.77m
00:18AM0.69m
Low Tide
3:09AM0.58m
2:49PM0.23m
3:55AM0.53m
3:51PM0.24m
4:34AM0.45m
4:45PM0.25m
5:11AM0.37m
5:32PM0.26m
5:45AM0.29m
6:14PM0.27m
6:17AM0.22m
6:54PM0.29m
6:47AM0.16m
cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
24
1
1
6
2
Temp °C
17
15
15
16
16
17
19
18
19
19
19
19
19
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
17
15
14
16
17
16
18
19
18
20
20
19
19
17
13
18
17
17
17
17
15
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
14
1.8
SSE
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
S
12
1.3
ENE
8
1
ENE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.4
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
12
0.4
NE
6
0.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
1791
1144
717
569
449
196
114
183
89
76
742
392
9
12
105
57
43
26
23
16
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
1
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
SSE
6
1.3
E
7
1.2
S
11
0.9
E
7
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSE
16
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.2
N
3
0.1
NE
6
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
6
55
36
25
154
338
74
92
339
35
23
1
1
112
77
71
49
19
10
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.4
SSE
6
0.6
E
6
0.8
S
10
0.4
ENE
7
0.8
S
10
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
S
5
0.2
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
ENE
7
Energy kJ
2
15
23
125
18
115
10
9
3
1
6
15
7
12
11
16
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
5
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
1.5
S
11
0.4
NW
3
1.4
SSE
12
1.8
S
7
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
Energy kJ
87
3
8
514
2
505
285
25
30
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
12
0
0
0
11
0
11
5
0
0
0
0
15
15
5
11
5
5
514
21
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
6
5
7
9
9
7
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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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