Inhambane Province

8 Surf spots

Tofinho Garth Robinson

Praia Tofo Greg Ewing

Back Beach Emi Mazzoni

Backdoor Emi Mazzoni

Dino's Left Emi Mazzoni

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Positives

Fast, hollow waves
Warm water
No crowds
Cheap and friendly
Cheap

Negatives

Frequent onshores
Lack of spot density
Inconsistent
Malaria, TB and AIDS

Inhambane Province surf travel guide

For the travelling surfer looking for Mozambique surf quality and consistency, the best area to focus on is probably Inhambane province, a 6hr drive north from Maputo.

Surf spots in Inhambane Province

Research the 8 surf breaks in Inhambane Province and discover what spots suit the current conditions.

Break lowdown

We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 8 breaks in Inhambane Province.

ability
ability data
Beginner	1
Intermediate	1
Advanced	1

bottom
bottom data
Sand	1
Uneven Reef	1
Uneven Reef & Sand	1
Boulders	1
Boulders & Sand	1

consistency
consistency data
High	1
Medium	1
Low	1

crowds
crowds data
Solo Surfing	1
Rarely	1
Sometimes	1
Often	1
Always	1

direction
direction data
Beachbreaks	1
Peak	1
Left	1
Right	1

length
length data
0-50m	1
50-100m	1
100-200m	1
200-500m	1
500m+	1

type
type data
Beachbreak	1
Submerged Reef	1
Point Break	1
Pier/Groyne/Jetty	1
Rivermouth	1

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Travel Information

General

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Tourists: 2,743,000
Population: 31,255,435
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Money

Currency: MZM
Exchange rate: $1 = 25,860 MZM MZM

Communication

Dialing in: +258
Dialing out: 00
Language: Portuguese (official), Swahili Tsongo and many others.

Electricity

Plug Type: c
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Visas

All nationalities except South Africans and some other Southern African nationalities need a Visa. It is highly recommended to get one in advance as the visa policy is unclear and changeable. It is possible to get a visa on arrival but make sure you check that is a possibility before you arrrive or you may get turned away. Check

Getting There

It’s possible to fly directly to Maputo from outside of Africa (Lisbon, Asia) but it's cheaper to travel via Johannesburg or Durban in South Africa and cross overland or take a cheap connecting flight. Flights to Inhambane from Jo-burg and Nelspruit. Inhambane is a long 480km (300mi) drive from Maputo.

Getting Around

The main coastal road from Maputo to Inhambane is good. Roads in the far north of the country are bad. A family sized car in SA can be hired and taken across the border. Beach access is limited, even with a 4WD (up to double in price, with a very high deposit). Always carry all required papers. In Tofo, Inhambane you can walk from any of the beach lodges to Tofinho.

Accommodation

Ticket to Ride offer fully guided 4x4 adventures (fr $950/wk). Turtle Cove is owned by a surfer & has a yoga centre. Many surfers stay at Fatima’s Nest (Tofo) and Fatima’s Place (Maputo). Bamboozi Beach Lodge (fr $10) - the owner Des is an avid surfer. Seafood is the big thing all along the coast. General living costs are similar to South Africa. Expect $5-8 for a meal.

Activities

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The diving around Tofo is superb - whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins are common year-round. The decaying old town of Inhambane is one of the highlights of Mozambique. Check out the markets and nightlife of Maputo.

Hazards & hassles

Malaria is a very serious risk. The Aids rate is terrifyingly high. Droughts and floods occur with depressing regularity. The shark factor is overrated.

Handy Hints

Bring all equipment and spares. Rent a car in SA or just walk around Tofinho. Dhows can only explore calm bays. Summer sun protection is a must.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.