Surf Forecasts:
Mocambique surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,772 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SSE 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 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mocambique over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Mocambique.
We’ve got a bit of a rough start, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get the blood pumping. The first proper action kicks off on Wednesday, 26 August, with a solid SSE swell hitting 7ft. That’s a big one, so this is strictly for experienced surfers only. The wave energy is massive (2061), and with a 14-second period, you’ve got real groundswell on your hands. Winds are a light cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, which will keep the faces clean. But honestly, for most of us, it’s just too much juice. Crowds are possible here, so be ready for company if you’re one of the few game.
The water temperature is sitting at 66°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Thursday morning, 27 August, drops to 6ft from the SSE, still with that long 14-second period, and the energy is still high (1144). Winds are lighter from the north at 6 mph, cross-off, and conditions are clean. This is the standout of the first week – excellent for experienced surfers, with a bit more breathing room than the day before.
After that, the quality drops off. From Friday morning, 28 August, through to the end of the month, the swell turns short-period (8 seconds) from the ENE, and the wind goes cross-on from the south, making things choppy. A few glassy moments show up on Sunday afternoon, 30 August, and Monday, 31 August, with 4ft to 5ft ENE swell, but the energy is weak (282 to 471) and the wave quality is just ordinary. Not worth paddling out for.
Then we hit a dry spell. From 1 September through to the morning of 8 September, it’s mostly poor surf – cross-on winds, short-period junk, and small swell. There’s a gap of about a week with no real recommendations. The one exception is the morning of Tuesday, 8 September, when we get a glassy 2ft S swell with a very long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (358), and the wind is dead calm. This is a sneaky little window for the patient surfer, but it’s small.
The real second-week standout is Thursday morning, 10 September. A clean 5ft S swell (11-second period) with glassy conditions from a light WNW wind at 3 mph. The energy is strong (964), and the wave quality is very good. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook – a promising call, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon of the same day bumps up to 7ft from the SE (10-second period), but that’s too big for the break again.
So, in short: Wednesday 26 August for the big stuff (experts only), Thursday morning 27 August for the cleanest, and Thursday morning 10 September as the one to circle on the calendar. The rest is mostly a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2061 | 1772 | 1064 | 745 | 365 | 336 | 458 | 444 | 477 | 414 | 281 | 258 | 243 | 344 | 315 | 249 | 211 | 280 | 602 | 274 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:16AM0.83m | 2:12PM0.88m | 1:43AM0.89m | 2:34PM0.87m | 2:12AM0.92m | 2:58PM0.85m | 2:44AM0.92m | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:19AM0.90m | 3:49PM0.75m | 3:58AM0.84m | 4:16PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:52PM0.27m | 7:57AM-0.03m | 8:18PM0.26m | 8:30AM-0.04m | 8:45PM0.25m | 9:04AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.25m | 9:38AM0.05m | 9:36PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.15m | 9:54PM0.27m | 10:59AM0.27m | 9:48PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
2061 | 1772 | 1064 | 745 | 242 | 336 | 81 | 444 | 477 | 414 | 281 | 258 | 243 | 344 | 315 | 249 | 211 | 227 | 210 | 274 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | SSE 10 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | 80 | — | 365 | 158 | — | 45 | 25 | — | 10 | 14 | 53 | 84 | 156 | 143 | 168 | 237 | 112 | 101 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 6 | NE 7 | — | ENE 8 | — | SW 2 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
— | 25 | — | 130 | 352 | — | 458 | — | 1 | 60 | 90 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 280 | 602 | 212 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 8 | 8 | 147 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
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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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