
Surf Forecasts:
Quissico surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 3,330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Quissico over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
176 | 125 | 135 | 315 | 333 | 210 | 598 | 653 | 920 | 1033 | 3330 | 2203 | 1736 | 1314 | 972 | 1230 | 3226 | 2490 | 1172 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:21AM2.00m | 3:38PM2.06m | 3:51AM2.14m | 4:08PM2.20m | 4:19AM2.25m | 4:37PM2.31m | 4:47AM2.32m | 5:05PM2.38m | 5:15AM2.35m | 5:33PM2.40m | 5:43AM2.33m | 6:02PM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:11PM0.52m | 9:29AM0.43m | 9:44PM0.39m | 9:59AM0.30m | 10:14PM0.29m | 10:27AM0.19m | 10:42PM0.22m | 10:55AM0.12m | 11:11PM0.18m | 11:23AM0.10m | 11:40PM0.19m | 11:51AM0.11m | 00:10AM0.24m | ||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:14 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 |
176 | 125 | 119 | 166 | 154 | 166 | 598 | 78 | 53 | 300 | 68 | 65 | 64 | 42 | 47 | 42 | 17 | 17 | 1172 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | S 16 | ESE 10 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 12 |
163 | 90 | 135 | 315 | 333 | 99 | 99 | 111 | 132 | 72 | — | — | 102 | 102 | 85 | 13 | — | — | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | S 15 |
75 | 22 | 91 | 117 | 111 | 210 | 222 | 90 | — | — | — | — | 120 | 103 | 31 | — | — | — | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — |
— | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | 653 | 920 | 1033 | 3330 | 2203 | 1736 | 1314 | 972 | 1230 | 3226 | 2490 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 142 | 1254 | 63 | 138 | 665 | 0 | 138 | 994 | 139 | 719 | 712 | 607 | 665 | 668 | 458 | 458 | 668 | 138 |
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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.










