Surf Forecasts:
Tofinho surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SSE swell with 4,403 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 16 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SSE 18 |
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59 | 211 | 361 | 222 | 150 | 91 | 627 | 291 | 802 | 643 | 500 | 319 | 284 | 149 | 159 | 273 | 312 | 521 | 1947 | 1829 | 4403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 8:23AM1.75m | 9:09PM1.61m | 10:38AM1.56m | 00:58AM1.59m | 1:37PM1.71m | 2:07AM1.82m | 2:22PM1.96m | 2:40AM2.06m | 2:53PM2.21m | 3:07AM2.29m | 3:20PM2.44m | 3:32AM2.49m | 3:46PM2.63m | 3:58AM2.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM1.13m | 3:43AM1.25m | 6:13PM1.23m | 7:19AM1.17m | 7:54PM1.02m | 8:13AM0.93m | 8:32PM0.79m | 8:45AM0.69m | 9:01PM0.57m | 9:13AM0.47m | 9:28PM0.38m | 9:38AM0.28m | 9:54PM0.22m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | NNE 4 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 17 | S 15 | SSE 18 |
26 | 57 | 361 | 222 | 150 | 91 | 2 | 234 | 168 | 643 | 500 | 319 | 284 | 149 | 159 | 273 | 312 | 521 | 1947 | 1829 | 4403 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSW 15 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | S 18 |
39 | 211 | 38 | 8 | 4 | 45 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 109 | 135 | — | — | 93 | — | — | 1423 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | E 6 | ESE 6 | — | S 16 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 10 | — | SSW 9 | — | SSE 9 | — | — | — |
59 | 21 | 13 | — | 21 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 16 | — | 17 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | N 4 | S 16 | S 6 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 627 | 291 | 802 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 124 | 70 | 81 | 209 | 303 | 216 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 450 | 804 | 1 | 138 | 744 | 820 | 819 | 802 | 560 | 804 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 804 | 24 | 648 | 1920 | 681 | 1505 | 1505 | 1224 |
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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.











