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Tofinho Surf Forecast
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Tofinho surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.7° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | |
113 | 154 | 336 | 860 | 943 | 339 | 244 | 171 | 879 | 929 | 724 | 523 | 421 | 314 | 220 | 232 | 263 | 253 | 240 | 127 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 4:40PM2.75m | 5:03AM2.66m | 5:23PM2.66m | 5:46AM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:32AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.07m | 11:13AM0.18m | 11:38PM0.21m | 11:56AM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | 5:00 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | NNE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | S 12 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
 kJ | 113 | 30 | 336 | 860 | 943 | 339 | 131 | 171 | 879 | 929 | 724 | 523 | 421 | 250 | 220 | 181 | 151 | 177 | 240 | 127 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | NNE 5 | S 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 103 | 154 | 9 | 54 | 4 | 99 | 244 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | 314 | 184 | 232 | 263 | 6 | 121 | 84 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 4 | E 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | — | — | E 12 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 63 | 56 | — | — | 3 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 59 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 163 | 158 | 132 | 155 | 229 | 256 | — | — | — | — | 253 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 1 | 648 | 560 | 426 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 774 | 648 | 593 | 590 | 1175 | 9 | 450 | 804 | 0 | 804 | 804 | 450 | 804 |
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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.
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