Surf spot

Praia Morrungulo

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Country: Mozambique
Coordinates: -23.2322, 35.4945

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Wave height (m)	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.2	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1.2	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.9	2	2	2	2	1.8	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1
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Wave period (s)	7.5	7.8	7.7	7.6	6.8	6.7	6.7	7	7	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.6	8.9	8.4	7.8	8.7	8.4	8.8	9.8	9.2	8.8	8.8	7.8	4.8	6.5	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7	7.2	7.5	8	7.9	8	7.8	7.6	7.7	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.3	7.5	7.5	7.6	7.5	7.5	7.4	7.3	7.3	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	307	300	270	240	131	121	117	132	119	104	93	82	69	61	51	45	54	47	47	50	51	67	95	102	98	95	74	46	119	152	234	289	329	349	366	398	450	526	480	428	382	311	278	249	229	216	212	211	208	201	193	171	152	136	118	104
Wind speed (km/h)	2.4	3.2	2.1	10.4	18.1	12.7	8.7	7.2	4.2	1.8	6	15	15.6	13.3	10.5	10.2	7.5	7.1	9.3	16.8	17.7	15.7	13.7	12.9	14.1	10.9	17.8	17.4	17.7	13.2	7.6	8.6	5.8	6.4	10.5	15.1	24.2	20.9	14.4	11.8	6.4	7.2	14.1	21.8	22.4	18.1	14.6	15.4	13.7	9.1	17.2	26	23.3	21.2	16.5	2.2
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Praia do Morrungulo (often written Morrungulo Beach) is a laid-back surf destination on Mozambique’s southern coast, north of Inhambane. It’s known more for its beautiful, uncrowded beach break and relaxed tropical setting than for heavy, world-famous surf.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beach breaks
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers, with occasional fun surf for more experienced riders when the swell lines up
Wave quality: Can be playful and clean, especially with the right swell and wind conditions
Crowds: Generally very uncrowded
Consistency: Can be seasonal and dependent on swell direction and wind

Conditions

Water: Warm year-round, so a wetsuit is usually unnecessary
Climate: Tropical, with hot sunny days and a relaxed coastal vibe
Wind/swell: Best when offshore or light winds combine with a good Indian Ocean swell

What makes it special

Long, scenic sandy beaches
Quiet, undeveloped atmosphere compared with more touristed surf regions
Good option if you want a surf trip with a more off-the-grid, nature-focused feel

Things to note

It’s not a highly developed surf town, so facilities may be limited
Conditions can change quickly, and surf can be less reliable than more established breaks
A local guide or checking conditions with nearby lodges/surf operators can help a lot