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Tofinho Surf Forecast
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Tofinho surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 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
27.2° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (May 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s 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 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 8th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 9th 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 ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | |
98 | 171 | 131 | 379 | 778 | 734 | 674 | 339 | 236 | 224 | 94 | 126 | 192 | 106 | 130 | 165 | 116 | 174 | 222 | 277 | 381 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:40PM2.09m | 7:00AM1.98m | 7:29PM1.92m | 7:57AM1.82m | 8:48PM1.80m | 9:36AM1.73m | 10:42PM1.82m | 11:24AM1.81m | 00:06AM1.99m | 12:33PM1.99m | 1:01AM2.21m | 1:21PM2.20m | 1:45AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.80m | 1:12PM0.87m | 1:44AM0.98m | 2:18PM1.02m | 3:16AM1.11m | 4:05PM1.07m | 5:11AM1.07m | 5:41PM0.96m | 6:26AM0.89m | 6:43PM0.75m | 7:16AM0.68m | 7:30PM0.53m | 7:58AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | 5:02 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
28 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 66 | 171 | 131 | 245 | 778 | 734 | 674 | 339 | 236 | 224 | 89 | 38 | 98 | 40 | 38 | 116 | 116 | 28 | 222 | 277 | 381 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 19 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SSW 15 | ESE 8 | NNE 5 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 98 | 48 | 32 | 379 | 307 | 283 | 318 | 244 | 137 | 16 | 15 | 46 | 5 | 11 | 48 | 28 | 13 | 174 | 13 | 9 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | SSE 21 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 11 | SSE 15 | ESE 7 | S 15 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 18 | 5 | 85 | 25 | 125 | 78 | 57 | 33 | 26 | 40 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 5 | — | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 17 | 78 | 94 | 126 | 192 | 106 | 130 | 165 | 74 | — | 16 | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 721 | 138 | 648 | 450 | 138 | 426 | 81 | 804 | 138 | 0 | 1477 | 721 | 590 |
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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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