Surf spot

Barra

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Country: Mozambique
Coordinates: -23.7894, 35.5171

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Wave period (s)	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.5	6.3	6.2	6.3	7	5.2	5.3	5.3	8.3	4.8	5.9	8.8	8.4	8	6.9	4.9	5.3	5.5	5.3	6.2	6.3	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.9	7.2	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.2	6.8	6.8	7	7.3	7.5	6.5	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.9	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.7	6.7	6.8	6.6	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	39	35	31	28	25	21	20	16	8	8	7	14	8	7	10	15	17	14	16	40	47	47	74	105	115	121	129	146	159	163	148	134	116	88	79	74	66	64	59	61	60	57	52	49	45	41	35	28	28	24	23	21	19	16	15	12
Wind speed (km/h)	7.4	5	4.2	12.3	13.8	17.3	17.7	17.1	14.5	15.1	12.5	15.9	16.8	17.9	21.1	20.9	22.4	19.5	21.6	19	18.9	16.8	14.2	18.2	15.4	14.5	15.4	17.9	25.2	30.6	27	24.4	15	15.3	15.9	21.9	29.3	31	29.3	26.9	24	20.4	21.3	27.3	34.5	37.4	17.4	7.8	6.3	2.6	4	2.5	18.8	37.4	33.4	39.9
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Barra, Mozambique is a laid-back Indian Ocean surf destination known for its warm water, uncrowded beaches, and long, user-friendly waves. It sits near Tofo/Tofinho in Inhambane Province and is especially popular with surfers looking for a tropical setup rather than a heavy, intimidating break.

Surf character

Type: Mainly a beachbreak, with conditions that can vary depending on sand movement and swell direction.
Wave quality: Best on clean groundswell with light offshore winds.
Wave style: Often long, playful, and workable rather than overly powerful.
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, though more experienced surfers can still find fun sessions when the swell is up.

Conditions

Water temperature: Warm year-round, so a wetsuit is usually unnecessary.
Crowds: Generally mellow compared with more famous surf regions.
Tide/swell sensitivity: Can change a lot with tide and sandbanks, so timing matters.

Setting

Barra has a classic tropical surf vibe: - palm-lined beaches - relaxed guesthouses and surf camps - strong tides and scenic coastline - easygoing local atmosphere

Best time to surf

The main surf season is usually during the southern hemisphere winter months when Indian Ocean swell is more consistent, roughly April to September, with peak conditions often in the middle of that window.

Overall feel

Barra is less about heavy performance surfing and more about fun waves, warm water, and a chilled beach escape. It’s a great spot if you want to combine surfing with a relaxed Mozambique coastal experience.