Back Beach surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 06 Dec 2025 CAT
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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
26.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Back Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 9th Dec)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 12th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
S
0.5
E
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
S
1.8
SE
0.8
S
1.2
S
1.4
S
Period(s) (?)11111010109996131212111312777151516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23514910071684139241689504523554691209296272631940
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
E
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
2.68
4:52AM
2.72
5:13PM
2.60
5:35AM
2.63
5:55PM
2.47
6:20AM
2.48
6:39PM
2.31
7:08AM
2.31
7:27PM
2.13
8:03AM
2.12
8:23PM
1.97
9:10AM
1.97
9:37PM
1.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:23AM
0.06
10:42PM
0.13
11:06AM
0.14
11:24PM
0.20
11:49AM
0.28
12:07AM
0.33
12:34PM
0.47
12:53AM
0.49
1:23PM
0.67
1:44AM
0.67
2:20PM
0.86
2:45AM
0.84
3:32PM
0.99
4:03AM
0.95
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sunrise4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:43--4:43--4:43--
Sunset-6:14--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:17--6:17-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242424242424242524252525252625252525252625
Feels °C (?)232423262423242523242423262524242424242624
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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 12 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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