Get the African surf experience!
Bem-vindo to Mozambique. Enjoy amazing surf in crystal clear water with accommodation right at the beachfront. Our experienced surf instructors will help you to catch plenty waves and improve your skills . Included in your stay is the unlimited usage of all watersport equipment (SUP, Kayak, Wave ski, surf boards). So you can be in the water till you drop.
Get in touch so you can surf, dream, sleep and explore with us!
Features
The Surf Shack and The Backpacker Wuyani Pariango are located right on the Beachfront in Tofo, Mozambique. It's just a one minute walk to the center of Tofo with restaurants, bars and grocerie shops. There is also a market that sells clothing and souveniers.
There are two main breaks in Tofo:
Tofo Bay
A super relaxed beach break with perfect waves for beginners. Just a 2 minute walk from the Surf Shack and the spot where the lessons take place.
Tofinho Point
A quality right-hand point break for experienced and advanced surfers. This break works best on the low tide with a south-east swell.
The camp is open to surfers of all levels and ages. This is the perfect place for people who want to surf on a budget and want to get the most out of their surfing holiday
The Surf Shack is owned by an outgoing experienced dutch surfer who came to Tofo 5 years ago, fell in love with the place and never wanted to leave again.
The accommodation is located right next door to the Surf Shack at the backpacker Wuyani Pariango. You will stay in a clean and safe dorm room. All dorm rooms provide mosquito nets, ceiling ventilators and free wifi. A laundry service can be arranged.
There is a well equiped kitchen in the hostel to provide self catering possibilities. However there are a lot of restaurants and cafes in Tofo where you can enjoy fresh seafood or the local dish, matapa.
Group Size:
One instructor is teaching up to 6 people to make sure that you get the best experience possible.
Schedule:
Normally lessons take place around the low tide. However we can always arrange different options with you individually.
Language:
All of our lessons are taught in English.
- Surfboards: We provide short boards, Minimals and Long boards in a variety of sizes.
We also have soft boards for rentals and lessons.
- SUP: We provide 4 SUPs; including a 8'10 carbon wave riding SUP.
- Kayak
- Waveski
- Bodyboards
All of the equipment is included in all of the packages and can be used the whole time during your stay.
- Yoga
- Massages
- Horse riding
- Diving
- Hiking
- Fat Bike
- Dhow trip (local sailing experience)
- Snorkeling and Ocean Safari's
All of those activities are not included in the packages but can be arranged upon request.
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Beach break / Point Break
Seasonal conditions
Crystal clear and warm water. Consistent waves all year round. Best time from May till October.
Crowd factor and local people
Uncrowded waves and friendly locals.
Characterization of surroundings/region
Inhambane province is in the south east corner of Mozambique. Tofo is a small beach town located 23km from Inhambane town. The language in Mozambique is Portuguese. The currency is Meticais.
Ways to get to the camp
The easiest option to get to Tofo is taking a plane from Maputo to Inhambane and get a taxi or a chapa (local minibus) to Tofo.
Another option is getting a daily bus from Maputo to Tofo.
Important details
Please make sure that you inform yourself about the correct visa before coming to mozambique.
This package includes:
- 3 surf lessons (2x 1,5 hours +1x 1 hour)
- 5 nights accommodation in a dorm room at the backpacker next door
- Unlimited Usage of water sport equipment (SUP, kayak,bodyboards, waveski)
This package includes:
- 7 surf lessons (4x 1,5 hours +3x 1 hour)
- 9 nights accommodation in a dorm room at the backpacker next door
- Unlimited Usage of water sport equipment (SUP, kayak,bodyboards, waveski)
This package includes:
- 10 surf lessons (4x 1,5 hours +3x 1 hour)
- 12 nights accommodation in a dorm room at the backpacker next door
- Unlimited Usage of water sport equipment (SUP, kayak,bodyboards, waveski)
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