Praia Tofo surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 25 May 2026 CAT
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Praia Tofo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Tofo sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Tofo this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Tofo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Tofo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SE
14
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
16
1.2
SE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
126
117
108
104
102
177
149
88
64
46
35
26
41
70
85
112
175
248
265
298
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
E
5
ENE
10
E
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
ENE
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:33AM1.90m
00:16AM2.05m
12:40PM2.01m
1:11AM2.15m
1:30PM2.13m
1:53AM2.25m
2:10PM2.25m
2:29AM2.33m
2:44PM2.34m
3:03AM2.39m
3:17PM2.41m
3:34AM2.43m
3:49PM2.45m
4:06AM2.44m
Low Tide
5:50PM0.85m
6:33AM0.86m
6:52PM0.74m
7:24AM0.73m
7:40PM0.63m
8:04AM0.61m
8:19PM0.52m
8:39AM0.51m
8:54PM0.43m
9:12AM0.43m
9:27PM0.37m
9:44AM0.38m
10:00PM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:58
1
2
2
2
5
Temp °C
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
22
22
25
23
23
24
23
23
25
24
23
23
23
22
22
22
20
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
130
126
117
108
104
102
177
149
88
29
30
35
26
17
31
85
99
86
69
62
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
7
0.1
SW
12
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
SE
13
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.1
S
9
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
18
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
27
26
6
20
18
80
14
12
19
64
46
22
21
8
70
37
2
1
6
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
7
7
51
89
12
78
69
12
13
11
7
7
41
8
7
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.7
SE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
3
7
44
105
112
175
248
265
298
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
4
4
2
Distance (km)
561
805
0
0
25
25
0
25
25
0
25
139
821
932
0
649
805
649
821
1176
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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Information about the Praia Tofo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia Tofo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Tofo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Tofo 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 (Praia Tofo) 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 Praia Tofo 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.

Praia Tofo is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Inhambane. If you plan a holiday in Inhambane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Inhambane. Inhambane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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