
Surf Forecasts:
Tofinho surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,649 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 7 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
49 | 43 | 318 | 435 | 545 | 434 | 370 | 635 | 444 | 865 | 3649 | 2136 | 1175 | 811 | 878 | 1040 | 799 | 531 | 455 | 385 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:59PM1.94m | 8:30AM1.84m | 9:46PM1.68m | 11:26AM1.71m | 00:52AM1.78m | 1:27PM1.98m | 1:58AM2.07m | 2:19PM2.30m | 2:39AM2.36m | 2:57PM2.59m | 3:13AM2.59m | 3:31PM2.80m | 3:44AM2.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:13AM0.97m | 3:11PM1.05m | 4:33AM1.17m | 6:18PM1.06m | 7:05AM0.97m | 7:45PM0.78m | 8:04AM0.66m | 8:31PM0.50m | 8:44AM0.37m | 9:07PM0.26m | 9:19AM0.13m | 9:40PM0.09m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
45 | 37 | 318 | 435 | 545 | 434 | 370 | 49 | 116 | 865 | 3649 | 2136 | 1175 | 586 | 878 | 1040 | 799 | 531 | 455 | 385 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | ESE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 14 | S 15 | S 22 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
49 | 30 | 53 | 75 | 68 | 30 | 103 | 67 | 256 | 116 | — | — | — | — | 430 | 353 | 270 | 273 | 273 | 170 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 15 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 14 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 17 | SE 16 | S 16 |
49 | 43 | 71 | 62 | 24 | 112 | 15 | 3 | 66 | 163 | — | — | — | — | 26 | 43 | 85 | 6 | 65 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
41 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 635 | 444 | 318 | 273 | 468 | 567 | 811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 819 | 1915 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 681 | 762 | 804 | 804 | 1677 | 804 | 1277 | 1490 | 450 | 819 | 1477 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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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.










