Tofinho surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

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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 Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 16th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tofinho over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
S
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
1.4
ESE
8
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
12
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.7
S
13
1
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
860
848
339
244
179
879
941
724
523
421
260
193
320
472
256
178
162
166
168
165
154
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
E
15
E
10
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
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
6:08PM2.51m
6:32AM2.32m
Low Tide
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
00:25AM0.42m
12:45PM0.49m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:02
5:02
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:00
5:00
5:00
2
9
1
1
2
3
1
4
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
24
27
26
25
26
23
24
23
22
21
22
21
21
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
S
13
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.3
S
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
13
0.9
SSW
12
1.3
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
13
1.1
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
Energy kJ
860
848
131
128
131
879
941
724
523
421
260
193
153
472
256
159
162
166
130
165
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.5
S
17
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
N
8
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
14
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.7
S
13
0.6
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
Energy kJ
5
142
339
244
179
1
184
320
96
72
178
93
57
168
119
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
ESE
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
1
2
6
21
86
69
82
6
69
25
71
93
2
3
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
7
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.7
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
51
110
132
207
311
297
213
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
590
426
681
648
802
772
804
590
648
1277
0
426
9
0
24
24
24
24
24
24
426
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
7
6
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
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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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