Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 2
item list element: Tofinho Point
item list element: Tofo Beach
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T03:16:26.835Z

Tofinho Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tofinho Point is East Africa's premier left-hand point break—a long, peeling wave near the backpacker town of Tofo in Mozambique. When Indian Ocean cyclone swells hit during winter (April-September), the point comes alive with quality waves in warm, crystal-clear water. The area is known for whale sharks and manta rays, adding marine life encounters to the surf experience. Shark activity is real but manageable. This is African adventure surfing at its most authentic.
disambiguating description: 🦈 East Africa's best left • Manta ray waters • Mozambique adventure
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -23.867
  longitude: 35.533
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Tofo
  address country: Mozambique
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 135°
  description: Works best with swells from 135° (SE). Workable range: 100°-170°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3.5m
  description: Ideal size: 2.3m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 270° (W)
  description: Offshore wind from 270° (W). Offshore range: 225°-315°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Indian Ocean cyclone swells. Winter best.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Known shark activity. Remote location.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: INH
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from INH airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 135
    workable range min: 100
    workable range max: 170
    sweet spot size m: 2.25
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 270
    offshore range min: 225
    offshore range max: 315
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: INH
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Indian Ocean cyclone swells. Winter best.

Tofo Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tofo Beach is Mozambique's best-known surf destination—a right-hand point break in a stunning location famous for whale shark encounters. The wave wraps around a headland, offering multiple sections and 100+ meter rides when Indian Ocean swells arrive during winter. Beyond surfing, Tofo is world-renowned for marine life: whale sharks, manta rays, and humpback whales. Shark activity is high but manageable. African adventure surfing meets underwater wonder.
disambiguating description: 🐳 Mozambique's flagship • Whale shark waters • African adventure
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: -23.858
  longitude: 35.545
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Inhambane Province
  address country: Mozambique
  address region: Africa
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 160°
  description: Works best with swells from 160° (SSE). Workable range: 130°-190°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 250° (WSW)
  description: Offshore wind from 250° (WSW). Offshore range: 210°-290°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Winter swells from Southern Ocean. Whale sharks in summer.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🦈 Sharks, 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: High shark activity (whale sharks, bulls). Remote area.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: INH
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from INH airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf expedition reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 24
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 160
    workable range min: 130
    workable range max: 190
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 250
    offshore range min: 210
    offshore range max: 290
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: INH
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Or fly to Maputo (MPM), 450km drive
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Mar, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells from Southern Ocean. Whale sharks in summer.