The Surf Window

Inhambane

Inhambane, Mozambique

Beach breakBeginner

The colonial port town of Inhambane faces a sheltered bay with gentle, beginner-friendly waves, a hub for exploring the surf beaches of the wider Inhambane Peninsula, from Tofo's consistent break to Barra's pristine sand.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)

Wind

Any, bay sheltered

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

May–August

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Very gentle and slow, protected by the bay

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner
  • •Why: The bay provides maximum protection, safe, warm, shallow water, great for absolute beginners

Hazards

  • •Boat traffic in the harbour area
  • •Very limited swell penetration on smaller swells
  • •Strong tidal currents near the harbour mouth

Local Tips

  • •Inhambane is a base for day trips to Tofo, Barra and beyond, not a destination surf spot in itself
  • •The town has an extraordinary mix of Arabic, Indian and Portuguese architecture

Location

Map showing the location of Inhambane in Inhambane, Mozambique

-23.8660, 35.3844