The Surf Window

Tofo Beach

Inhambane, Mozambique

Beach breakIntermediate

A legendary backpacker beach on the Inhambane Peninsula combining consistent beach break waves with world-class scuba diving, one of Africa's most unique surf destinations where you can surf manta rays and whale sharks in the same day.

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

Shape

Rolling, powerful beach break, more punch than it looks

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The beach break can be powerful on larger swells and rips are common near the point

Hazards

  • •Shark presence, Tofo is in the heart of Mozambique's whale shark and manta ray zone
  • •Rips near Tofo Point
  • •Malaria zone

Local Tips

  • •Fatima's Nest and Bamboozi Beach Lodge are the surf-friendly accommodation options
  • •The best surf is typically on the morning tide before the SE trade winds build in the afternoon

Location

Map showing the location of Tofo Beach in Inhambane, Mozambique

-23.8529, 35.5447