Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Mozambique – Inhambane Province)
| Name: | Backdoor |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Backdoor in Inhambane Province is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There is a right hand reef break. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of sharks and rocks.
Overall Backdoor Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Backdoor through a typical year. It... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Backdoor surf quality by season and Backdoor surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Mozambique - Inhambane Province surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Backdoor
Visitor Reviews of Backdoor |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Backdoor:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Back Beach | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Dinos Left | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia Tofo | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tofinho | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Barra Beach | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 4960 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 4961 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 5155 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5420 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5573 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 495 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2819 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 3241 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3557 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 4091 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 540 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 659 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 659 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 659 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 659 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Backdoor: |
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| Closest city location | Inhambane (Mozambique) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Maxixe (Mozambique) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Manjacaze (Mozambique) | 117 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Chibuto (Mozambique) | 136 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Xai-Xai (Mozambique) | 142 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Backdoor is Inhambane Airport (INH) in Mozambique, which is 13 km (8 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Backdoor is Vilankulo (Vilankulu) Airport (VNX), also in Mozambique, 213 km (132 miles) away.
