Praia Tofo surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 22 Mar 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
28.7° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (Mar 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Tofo in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 23rd Mar)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 25th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 30th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.5
S
1
SE
1
SE
1.1
SE
0.6
S
0.7
S
Period(s) (?)12121288816151415147888148881817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12118614274545986222280370152931038164104116119133230270
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
E
10
E
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
5
NE
15
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04AM
2.70
6:17PM
2.59
6:38AM
2.43
6:53PM
2.33
7:16AM
2.11
7:39PM
2.01
8:14AM
1.78
9:15PM
1.72
11:24AM
1.61
12:45AM
1.80
1:28PM
1.86
1:53AM
2.10
2:13PM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:55PM
0.04
12:12PM
0.23
12:30AM
0.28
12:46PM
0.48
1:09AM
0.58
1:27PM
0.78
2:03AM
0.92
2:37PM
1.08
4:29AM
1.17
6:00PM
1.14
7:11AM
0.99
7:32PM
0.86
8:05AM
0.71
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43-
Sunset--5:45--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------111-------23---
Temp. °C282727272727272728272728272727272727272727
Feels °C (?)303130293028283030303131293129282828293029
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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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