Surf Forecasts:
Tofinho surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 19th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 21st Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
276 | 255 | 180 | 160 | 138 | 172 | 341 | 254 | 706 | 585 | 506 | 324 | 261 | 417 | 2507 | 942 | 446 | 469 | 408 | 500 | 696 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:38PM2.70m | 5:01AM2.61m | 5:23PM2.68m | 5:45AM2.55m | 6:09PM2.60m | 6:29AM2.45m | 6:56PM2.48m | 7:14AM2.31m | 7:46PM2.32m | 8:04AM2.16m | 8:40PM2.16m | 9:01AM2.02m | 9:43PM2.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:27AM0.18m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:11AM0.17m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:41PM0.34m | 1:10AM0.50m | 1:29PM0.48m | 2:00AM0.67m | 2:21PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.82m | 3:21PM0.79m | 4:03AM0.94m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
276 | 255 | 180 | 160 | 138 | 149 | 341 | 254 | 706 | 585 | 506 | 324 | 261 | 268 | 2507 | 942 | 446 | 469 | 402 | 500 | 696 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 15 | ESE 6 | S 17 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | E 8 | SE 13 |
31 | 23 | 40 | 26 | 23 | 172 | 31 | 135 | 31 | 25 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 408 | 295 | 230 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | S 19 | S 15 | ESE 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SSW 18 |
7 | — | — | 7 | 42 | 22 | 45 | 17 | 5 | 16 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | 50 | 169 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | — | — | E 6 | SE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 13 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | — | — | — |
— | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | 17 | 16 | 126 | 417 | 1844 | 130 | 286 | 320 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 804 | 2 | 0 | 804 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1039 | 744 | 762 | 804 | 648 | 1205 | 1277 | 426 | 426 | 819 | 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.










