Surf Forecasts:
Quissico surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 4,749 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quissico this week:
The surf forecast for Quissico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Quissico in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quissico over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
749 | 651 | 392 | 236 | 341 | 406 | 1477 | 1343 | 710 | 469 | 426 | 279 | 186 | 437 | 758 | 893 | 1526 | 3721 | 3148 | 1929 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:11PM1.42m | 10:54AM1.35m | 1:00AM1.43m | 1:42PM1.50m | 2:05AM1.63m | 2:24PM1.73m | 2:38AM1.84m | 2:53PM1.95m | 3:05AM2.04m | 3:20PM2.15m | 3:31AM2.21m | 3:46PM2.33m | 3:56AM2.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM0.99m | 4:01AM1.11m | 6:10PM1.09m | 7:25AM1.00m | 7:50PM0.90m | 8:14AM0.79m | 8:29PM0.70m | 8:45AM0.58m | 8:59PM0.50m | 9:11AM0.38m | 9:26PM0.33m | 9:37AM0.21m | 9:52PM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 13 |
749 | 651 | 392 | 236 | 341 | 406 | 159 | 1343 | 710 | 469 | 426 | 279 | 143 | 437 | 758 | 893 | 1526 | 3721 | 3148 | 1561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 | ENE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSW 11 | S 18 | S 15 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | — | S 18 | S 17 |
149 | 65 | 33 | 80 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 107 | 7 | 119 | 186 | 96 | 76 | 475 | 189 | — | 1062 | 1929 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSE 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | — |
26 | — | — | 13 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 32 | 17 | 68 | 28 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
— | 25 | — | 16 | 22 | 268 | 1477 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | 23 | 55 | 139 | 119 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 668 | 131 | 0 | 625 | 0 | 138 | 950 | 425 | 455 | 668 | 118 | 138 | 668 | 118 | 425 | 512 | 288 | 1244 | 1390 | 1087 |
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Information about the Quissico Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Quissico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Quissico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Quissico 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 (Quissico) 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 Quissico 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.
Quissico is 79 km (49 miles) from the city of Manjacaze. If you plan a holiday in Inhambane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Manjacaze. Manjacaze has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











