Praia Tofo surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 13 Apr 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
27.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 17th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.2
SSW
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)13131211111110136777777778888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5754484138363116274853891259664514459444545
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
E
5
SE
10
SE
10
E
15
ENE
20
NE
25
NNE
30
N
25
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:22--5:21--5:20-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------------31
Temp. °C262626262625262625252726262626262627282827
Feels °C (?)282827272726282725262726272726242427292929
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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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