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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
26.4° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Tofinho surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, S swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSW swell.
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 Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SSW 12 | S 12 | |
86 | 77 | 86 | 147 | 40 | 85 | 76 | 53 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 54 | 31 | 70 | 74 | 69 | 45 | 52 | 214 | 240 | 271 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | off | |
High Tide | 3:17PM2.41m | 3:34AM2.43m | 3:49PM2.45m | 4:06AM2.44m | 4:21PM2.46m | 4:38AM2.43m | 4:53PM2.43m | 5:10AM2.39m | 5:27PM2.38m | 5:43AM2.32m | 6:03PM2.31m | 6:19AM2.24m | 6:42PM2.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:12AM0.43m | 9:27PM0.37m | 9:44AM0.38m | 10:00PM0.34m | 10:15AM0.37m | 10:32PM0.35m | 10:46AM0.38m | 11:04PM0.40m | 11:19AM0.43m | 11:37PM0.47m | 11:53AM0.50m | 00:12AM0.57m | 12:30PM0.59m | 00:52AM0.68m | |||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | |
2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
48 | 51 | 55 | 70 | 40 | 42 | 76 | 53 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 54 | 20 | 70 | 74 | 69 | 45 | 44 | 92 | 240 | 271 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 14 | E 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | S 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
86 | 77 | 86 | — | 37 | 13 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 33 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 23 | 32 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 20 | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | ESE 5 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | — | S 14 | S 16 | S 11 | SSW 10 | — | — |
7 | 8 | — | — | 15 | 33 | 5 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 5 | 9 | 19 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 |
1 | 9 | 4 | 147 | 38 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 52 | 214 | 271 | 408 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 81 | 560 | 593 | 804 | 0 | 0 | 804 | 0 | 0 | 788 | 7 | 1 | 24 | 426 | 426 | 560 | 426 | 819 | 138 | 0 |
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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.











