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Back Wash surfForecast / Bight of Benin / Benin
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 WATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Back Wash surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Wash sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Wash this week:
The surf forecast for Back Wash over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Wash in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Wash over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 5 | S 12 | SSW 10 | |
253 | 289 | 905 | 705 | 358 | 498 | 732 | 592 | 506 | 764 | 586 | 569 | 455 | 285 | 180 | 71 | 108 | 81 | 50 | 76 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:23AM1.24m | 11:13PM1.13m | 12:40PM1.30m | 00:39AM1.14m | 1:39PM1.38m | 1:47AM1.19m | 2:23PM1.46m | 2:39AM1.25m | 3:00PM1.51m | 3:23AM1.31m | 3:32PM1.54m | 4:01AM1.34m | 4:02PM1.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:10AM0.36m | 5:09PM0.69m | 5:31AM0.41m | 6:45PM0.65m | 6:43AM0.41m | 7:52PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.40m | 8:37PM0.45m | 8:26AM0.38m | 9:14PM0.35m | 9:05AM0.37m | 9:47PM0.26m | 9:41AM0.36m | 10:18PM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
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Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 | S 20 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 |
 kJ | 253 | 289 | 26 | 188 | 138 | 498 | 732 | 592 | 506 | 764 | 586 | 569 | 455 | 285 | 180 | 71 | 108 | 81 | 50 | 76 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 22 | SSW 16 | S 19 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 14 | WSW 7 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 12 | 37 | 25 | 358 | 73 | 181 | 21 | 264 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 42 | 70 | 61 | 58 | 19 | 20 | 101 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 18 | S 22 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 12 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 9 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 31 | 12 | 37 | — | 25 | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | 35 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 45 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 135 | 126 | 905 | 705 | 295 | 326 | 282 | 270 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 24 | 26 | 18 | 42 | 31 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 930 | 3030 | 977 | 930 | 1694 | 523 | 523 | 523 | 99 | 523 | 523 | 281 | 523 | 523 | 523 | 523 | 2964 | 523 | 523 | 523 | 523 |
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Information about the Back Wash Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Back Wash provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Wash can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Wash 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 Wash) 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 Wash 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 Wash is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Abomey-Calavi. If you plan a holiday in Benin - Bight of Benin, look for hotels and other accommodation in Abomey-Calavi. Abomey-Calavi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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