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Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
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Backdoor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor this week:
The surf forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 4th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | |
299 | 240 | 121 | 86 | 63 | 58 | 76 | 75 | 46 | 41 | 157 | 206 | 160 | 549 | 882 | 845 | 694 | 498 | 393 | 271 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 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 | 7:57AM1.82m | 8:48PM1.80m | 9:36AM1.73m | 10:42PM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:18PM1.02m | 3:16AM1.11m | 4:05PM1.07m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | NNE 6 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
299 | 240 | 121 | 86 | 61 | 58 | 76 | 75 | 46 | 41 | 97 | 206 | 160 | 549 | 521 | 845 | 694 | 498 | 393 | 271 | 114 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | S 16 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | S 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 1 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 157 | 49 | 37 | 501 | 882 | 387 | 415 | 221 | 32 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 20 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 11 | SE 15 |
— | — | 15 | 44 | 63 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 15 | 79 | 115 | 99 | 78 | 72 | 44 | 31 | 23 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 3 | NE 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | NE 6 | — | NE 6 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
9 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 45 | 91 | 223 | 372 | 213 | 127 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 16 | — | 11 | 7 | 18 | 62 | 91 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 674 | 583 | 443 | 641 | 419 | 131 | 641 | 583 | 74 | 797 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 131 | 131 | 583 |
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Information about the Backdoor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backdoor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Backdoor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backdoor 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 (Backdoor) 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 Backdoor 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.
Backdoor is 15 km (9 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.











