Barra Beach
Inhambane, Mozambique
Beach breakBeginner
A stunning peninsula beach near Inhambane town with long, gentle Indian Ocean waves great for beginners and longboarders. Famous for whale sharks, manta rays, and powder-white sand stretching as far as the eye can see.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Wind
W
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–August
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Both
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Slow, rolling, consistently gentle
Length
40–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Beginner
- •Why: The Peninsula shelters part of the swell, waves here are reliably smaller and softer than Tofo
Hazards
- •Boat traffic from dive operators launching from the beach
- •Strong tidal currents near the lagoon mouth
- •Malaria zone
Local Tips
- •Barra Lodge and Casa Barry are the main accommodation options with beach access
- •The whale shark snorkelling from Tofo, 10 minutes away, is a must-do experience
Location
-23.8000, 35.5667