Surf spot

Maragra

Forecast conditions and map view for Maragra in Mozambique. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Mozambique
Coordinates: -25.4763, 32.9717

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Wave height (m)	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	1	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	1.1	1.4	1.2	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	E	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.2	6.8	6.9	7.7	7.3	7.2	8.7	5	5.2	4.3	4.4	4.4	4.5	4.7	6.3	6	5.7	6.5	6.3	6.7	7	7.3	7.4	7.4	7.4	7.5	7.5	7.7	7.8	7.9	7.8	7.5	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	6.4	6.7	6.5	6.7	6.8	7	7.5	7.5	6.8
Wave energy (kJ)	91	83	76	69	61	52	47	42	33	32	34	32	28	38	15	18	35	33	26	23	21	35	89	127	124	186	199	223	249	273	309	332	328	314	296	270	259	235	217	198	189	178	172	162	151	141	122	106	97	91	85	83	81	75	68	60
Wind speed (km/h)	3.9	3.2	3.2	9	17.8	13.4	11.7	9.2	6.8	5.2	9.7	9.7	11.9	17.3	18.5	10.8	6.3	5.2	10.3	10.1	20.3	16	20.2	11.2	7.4	5.1	6.2	6.6	17.8	16.9	15.8	20.3	15.1	12	18.5	21	19.9	16.2	12.3	6.5	4.3	8	8.4	8.7	22.2	28.2	24.1	21	17.5	11.9	9	8.9	9	10.1	19.4	6.7
Wind direction	SEGlassy	WSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SECross-on	SECross-on	ESECross	ECross	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NOffshore	NOffshore	ECross	ECross	ECross	NECross-off	ENECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ECross	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	WCross	NECross-off	NOffshore	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	ECross	ECross	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	NEGlassy	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	SSECross-on	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSECross-on	ESECross-on	ECross	ESECross-on	NECross-off

Maragra is a less-known surf spot in southern Mozambique, offering a more remote and uncrowded alternative to the better-known breaks around Tofo and Ponta do Ouro. It sits along a stretch of coastline exposed to Indian Ocean swell, so when conditions line up it can produce fun, tropical waves with a laid-back, off-the-beaten-path feel.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak, depending on the exact section of coast.
Best conditions: Needs a good swell to show real shape; cleaner surf usually comes with light offshore or gentle winds.
Crowds: Usually very light compared with major surf destinations.
Vibe: Quiet, rural, and exploratory — more about adventure than a polished surf scene.

What to expect

Sandbanks can shift a lot, so wave quality may vary from day to day and season to season.
Access can be limited by road conditions and local infrastructure.
Water is warm year-round, so a rash guard or spring suit is often enough.

Best time to surf

Mozambique generally sees better, more consistent surf during the southern hemisphere winter and shoulder seasons when Indian Ocean swells are more frequent and winds can be cleaner.

Good for

Surfers looking for empty waves
Travelers wanting a remote surf mission
Intermediate surfers comfortable adapting to changing beachbreak conditions