Summary
Surfing in Mozambique is an adventure every surfer should experience. This incredible, underrated destination offers uncrowded waves, warm Indian Ocean waters, and raw, untouched coastline.
Situated just north of South Africa, Mozambique is blessed with point breaks, beach breaks, and secret surf spots waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re chasing long rides at Ponta do Ouro or exploring the more remote beaches around Tofinho, Mozambique promises world-class surf with minimal crowds.
When to surf Mozambique
The best time to surf Mozambique is during the austral winter season which lasts from June to September. That is when Mozambique receives the most consistent swells and favorable winds. However, there are waves and great opportunities to surf Mozambique throughout the rest of the year as well.
| January-February | March-April | May-June | July-August | September-October | November-December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for: | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers |
| Air temperature | 26°C 79°F | 25°C 77°F | 21°C 70°F | 20°C 68°F | 22°C 72°F | 25°C 77°F |
| Water temperature | 27°C 81°F | 25°C 77°F | 25°C 77°F | 23°C 73°F | 24°C 75°F | 25°C 77°F |
| Crowd | Few people | Few people | Few people | Few people | Few people | Few people |
| Swell Consistency | 75% | 80% | 80% | 85% | 65% | 60% |
| Swell height | 6 ft | 6 ft | 7 ft | 7 ft | 7 ft | 6 ft |
Where to stay in Mozambique
Ponta do Ouro and Tofinho are two great surf towns and amazing places to settle on a surf trip to Mozambique.
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Surf Camps in Mozambique
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Surf spots in Mozambique
Ponta do Ouro
Ponta do Ouro is arguably the best and most famous surf spot in Mozambique. On a good day, this wave can peel for hundreds of meters, offering one of Africa’s longest rides. However, it’s known to be fickle and works best with the right swell and wind combination.
- Wave direction : Right
- Bottom : Sand
- Best tide : Low-mid
- Skill level : Any
- Optimal swell direction : NE-SE
- Optimal wind direction : NW
Tofinho
Tofinho is a beautiful, reliable beach with a reef and sandy bottom mix. It produces both left and right waves, but the left-hander off the point is the most sought after. Tofinho is a great place to base yourself for a surf trip, with friendly locals and a laid-back vibe.
- Wave direction : Left and right
- Bottom : Sand
- Best tide : Any
- Skill level : Any
- Optimal swell direction : SE
- Optimal wind direction : W
Getting there
Ponta do Ouro is right next to the South African border and many south Africans drive all the way up there. Many others fly up to Maputo and drive around. Mozambique is a fairly long country, most of the good surf is in the southern region.