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Quissico surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
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Quissico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Quissico sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Quissico surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 27th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quissico over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | |
103 | 67 | 47 | 37 | 35 | 85 | 120 | 333 | 263 | 169 | 240 | 115 | 90 | 93 | 142 | 129 | 269 | 129 | 74 | 68 | 63 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:53AM2.02m | 2:11PM1.96m | 2:29AM2.09m | 2:45PM2.04m | 3:01AM2.14m | 3:17PM2.10m | 3:33AM2.17m | 3:49PM2.13m | 4:04AM2.18m | 4:20PM2.14m | 4:36AM2.16m | 4:53PM2.12m | 5:07AM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.55m | 8:05AM0.52m | 8:16PM0.46m | 8:40AM0.42m | 8:51PM0.38m | 9:12AM0.35m | 9:24PM0.33m | 9:43AM0.31m | 9:57PM0.30m | 10:14AM0.30m | 10:28PM0.31m | 10:46AM0.31m | 11:01PM0.35m | 11:18AM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | |
5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | 4:59 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ESE 7 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | SSW 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
103 | 67 | 41 | 37 | 35 | 44 | 32 | 333 | 263 | 43 | 240 | 45 | 44 | 55 | 142 | 53 | 269 | 129 | 41 | 57 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | S 12 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
20 | 27 | 47 | 36 | 21 | 85 | 120 | 34 | 43 | 169 | 44 | 115 | 49 | 93 | 16 | 99 | 48 | 23 | 74 | 15 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 4 | SSW 6 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
58 | 28 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 68 | 3 | 15 | 90 | 29 | 26 | 129 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 68 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 |
— | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 1254 | 138 | 512 | 668 | 138 | 668 | 668 | 0 | 142 | 668 | 0 | 63 | 512 | 0 | 0 |
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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.












