Tofinho surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 CAT
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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
26.4° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tofinho in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 22nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tue
26
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
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)
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
1.4
ESE
8
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
151
168
299
242
200
294
219
146
238
134
119
116
93
86
150
140
126
117
80
114
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
5
S
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:46AM2.51m
6:08PM2.51m
6:32AM2.32m
7:00PM2.32m
7:25AM2.12m
8:03PM2.12m
8:33AM1.95m
9:25PM1.99m
10:02AM1.86m
10:59PM1.97m
11:33AM1.90m
00:16AM2.05m
12:40PM2.01m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.21m
11:56AM0.31m
00:25AM0.42m
12:45PM0.49m
1:18AM0.64m
1:42PM0.68m
2:25AM0.85m
2:55PM0.84m
3:52AM0.97m
4:26PM0.90m
5:23AM0.96m
5:50PM0.85m
6:33AM0.86m
6:52PM0.74m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
4:59
1
4
2
5
1
1
3
1
6
6
2
1
Temp °C
23
25
23
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
23
24
23
24
24
21
22
21
22
21
21
21
24
24
23
24
23
24
26
25
25
24
24
23
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
17
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
SE
7
Energy kJ
142
82
168
110
103
64
206
177
125
238
125
73
53
49
53
104
114
126
117
76
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.1
SW
13
0.4
SE
13
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
129
93
35
29
22
19
41
219
146
82
134
119
116
75
74
150
140
7
43
80
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
S
21
0.3
S
19
0.4
SSE
11
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.4
SE
14
0.6
SE
14
Energy kJ
71
42
13
34
65
39
37
49
17
5
45
106
93
86
8
7
6
69
114
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
4
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.3
SSE
3
1
SE
7
1
SE
7
Energy kJ
25
151
163
299
242
200
294
1
104
88
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
648
9
560
450
804
426
24
24
24
24
24
24
0
24
0
0
804
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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.

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