What wetsuit for surfing in Mozambique
Water from about 23 °C in August to 28 °C in March, from the sea temperature at 9 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 26–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 25–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 24 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| September | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 25–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Inhambane Province | August: 23 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest | March: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Inhambane | August: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | January: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Mozambique in winter?
The sea is about 27–28 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Mozambique in summer?
About 23–25 °C from June to August: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Mozambique?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Mozambique?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.