Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 CAT
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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 1.3°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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.8
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
19
1.2
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.8
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
75
46
40
163
210
173
367
768
734
674
531
347
232
134
58
96
61
56
37
130
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
40
NNE
25
NNW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
WNW
10
W
15
SSE
10
SW
5
SE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
15
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
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
11:24AM1.81m
00:06AM1.99m
12:33PM1.99m
1:01AM2.21m
Low Tide
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
5:11AM1.07m
5:41PM0.96m
6:26AM0.89m
6:43PM0.75m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
6:03
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5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:04
Temp °C
27
27
26
28
29
26
26
28
24
26
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
26
29
29
26
25
25
25
27
28
28
24
27
24
27
24
25
27
25
24
26
26
26
30
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
1
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
1
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
S
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
12
1.3
S
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSE
13
1
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
5
0.8
SSW
11
Energy kJ
76
75
46
66
55
210
173
225
430
624
674
531
347
232
134
58
96
77
27
19
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.8
S
11
0.8
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
S
13
0.7
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
S
5
0.5
S
6
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
15
15
10
40
163
38
31
122
768
734
422
402
135
156
78
46
19
61
10
18
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
19
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
9
9
10
8
18
9
57
367
101
97
58
45
32
26
16
12
11
11
56
37
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
0.3
SW
5
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NNE
4
1
NNE
4
1.3
NNE
5
1.8
N
6
2
NNE
6
0.4
S
4
0.8
N
6
0.7
NNE
5
Energy kJ
179
361
170
4
3
13
35
82
235
300
4
39
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
419
131
131
7
0
0
0
7
7
7
17
17
797
1013
419
131
797
0
0
755
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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.

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