The Surf Window

Ponta do Ouro

Maputo, Mozambique

Beach breakIntermediate

The southernmost tip of Mozambique right on the South African border, Ponta do Ouro has consistent beach break and reef break waves that draw surfers from Johannesburg for weekend missions to one of Africa's most accessible tropical surf destinations.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

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

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

May–August

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand and reef

Shape

Punchy, hollow beach break peaks; longer reef walls at higher tides

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The beach break is honest and powerful, good size to shape ratio without being critical

Hazards

  • •Sharks, Mozambique Channel has significant white pointer activity
  • •Rips near the point
  • •Malaria zone, take precautions

Local Tips

  • •Easily accessible from Kosi Bay in South Africa, a popular 2-night surf road trip from Durban
  • •The diving and snorkelling are world-class, bring a mask alongside your board

Location

Map showing the location of Ponta do Ouro in Maputo, Mozambique

-26.8644, 32.8908