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Back Beach Surf Forecast
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Back Beach surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 02 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Back Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Beach sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | |
954 | 694 | 501 | 366 | 290 | 192 | 239 | 184 | 93 | 61 | 38 | 58 | 50 | 49 | 27 | 289 | 408 | 466 | 476 | 411 | 847 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 4:07PM2.63m | 4:22AM2.62m | 4:34PM2.60m | 4:49AM2.55m | 5:02PM2.52m | 5:17AM2.44m | 5:31PM2.40m | 5:47AM2.30m | 6:03PM2.25m | 6:20AM2.15m | 6:40PM2.09m | 7:00AM1.98m | 7:29PM1.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:03AM0.20m | 10:16PM0.17m | 10:30AM0.22m | 10:44PM0.22m | 10:57AM0.29m | 11:12PM0.32m | 11:25AM0.39m | 11:41PM0.45m | 11:55AM0.53m | 00:13AM0.62m | 12:29PM0.70m | 00:51AM0.80m | 1:12PM0.87m | 1:44AM0.98m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
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Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 954 | 694 | 501 | 366 | 290 | 192 | 239 | 184 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 58 | 50 | 15 | 16 | 289 | 408 | 466 | 476 | 411 | 847 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | ESE 7 | E 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | ESE 6 | SE 12 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SSW 15 | SSE 17 |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 138 | 4 | 3 | 93 | 61 | 37 | 10 | 16 | 49 | 16 | 8 | 35 | 53 | 183 | 179 | 745 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | — | 30 | 56 | 94 | 82 | — | — | — | 20 | 44 | 38 | 18 | 20 | 10 | 27 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 13 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | ENE 8 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 | — | 16 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 59 | 56 | 106 | 206 | 160 | 237 | 253 | 13 | 16 | 217 | 269 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 803 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 137 | 137 | 787 | 743 | 137 | 559 | 137 | 137 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 6 | 1 | 820 | 854 | 424 |
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Information about the Back Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Back Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Back Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Back Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Back Beach is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Inhambane. If you plan a holiday in Inhambane, look for hotels and other accommodation in Inhambane. Inhambane has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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