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Praia de Zavora surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Zavora this week:
The surf forecast for Praia de Zavora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Zavora in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 8PM.
Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 1st May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 1st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 3rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Zavora over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 433 | 684 | 653 | 334 | 271 | 227 | 212 | 189 | 452 | 1282 | 1245 | 897 | 505 | 619 | 424 | 244 | 250 | 212 | 173 | 205 | 219 | 189 | 182 | 190 | 223 | 202 | 210 | 339 | 651 | 679 | 515 | 423 | 523 | 865 | 838 | 768 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:17PM 2.54 | 5:38AM 2.41 | 5:56PM 2.35 | 6:17AM 2.18 | 6:39PM 2.12 | 7:00AM 1.93 | 7:33PM 1.88 | 8:01AM 1.70 | 9:02PM 1.68 | 9:57AM 1.56 | 11:22PM 1.67 | 12:04PM 1.64 | 12:45AM 1.83 | 1:06PM 1.80 | 1:31AM 1.99 | 1:46PM 1.97 | 2:05AM 2.14 | 2:18PM 2.11 | 2:34AM 2.26 | 2:46PM 2.22 | 3:01AM 2.34 | 3:14PM 2.31 | 3:29AM 2.39 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:10AM 0.08 | 11:30PM 0.11 | 11:48AM 0.24 | 12:10AM 0.34 | 12:28PM 0.46 | 12:55AM 0.60 | 1:15PM 0.70 | 1:54AM 0.87 | 2:27PM 0.91 | 3:39AM 1.05 | 4:32PM 1.00 | 5:51AM 1.01 | 6:16PM 0.90 | 7:00AM 0.85 | 7:12PM 0.73 | 7:42AM 0.69 | 7:51PM 0.58 | 8:15AM 0.54 | 8:23PM 0.45 | 8:43AM 0.42 | 8:52PM 0.34 | 9:11AM 0.32 | 9:21PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 12 | 53 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Sat morning, light winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat morning). |
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Information about the Praia de Zavora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia de Zavora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Zavora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Zavora 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 de Zavora) 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 de Zavora 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 de Zavora is 74 km (46 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.