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Tofinho surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
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Tofinho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tofinho sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tofinho this week:
The surf forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 11th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 14th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 17 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | |
46 | 98 | 62 | 140 | 210 | 85 | 284 | 301 | 207 | 304 | 692 | 991 | 314 | 271 | 1234 | 1032 | 834 | 563 | 421 | 408 | 299 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.81m | 00:06AM1.99m | 12:33PM1.99m | 1:01AM2.21m | 1:21PM2.20m | 1:45AM2.42m | 2:02PM2.40m | 2:25AM2.60m | 2:42PM2.58m | 3:04AM2.72m | 3:20PM2.71m | 3:43AM2.77m | 4:00PM2.77m | 4:23AM2.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:41PM0.96m | 6:26AM0.89m | 6:43PM0.75m | 7:16AM0.68m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.47m | 8:12PM0.31m | 8:36AM0.29m | 8:52PM0.14m | 9:15AM0.16m | 9:32PM0.03m | 9:53AM0.10m | 10:12PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
28 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 12 | NNE 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
38 | 98 | 87 | 48 | 210 | 30 | 284 | 301 | 207 | 304 | 626 | 991 | 314 | 240 | 1234 | 1032 | 834 | 563 | 421 | 408 | 299 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | NNE 6 | SSW 10 | NNE 5 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | S 17 | NNE 4 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
46 | 5 | 62 | 140 | 28 | 85 | 26 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 692 | 2 | — | 53 | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | E 9 | ESE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 20 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 127 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | WNW 3 | NNE 5 | — | SE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
182 | 201 | — | — | 33 | — | 2 | 26 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 221 | 271 | 242 | 249 | 285 | 322 | 289 | 255 | 228 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 138 | 1 | 721 | 721 | 560 | 774 | 804 | 426 | 426 | 593 | 426 | 590 | 804 | 426 |
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Information about the Tofinho Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tofinho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tofinho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tofinho 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 (Tofinho) 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 Tofinho 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.
Tofinho is 17 km (11 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.











