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Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 30 Aug 2025 CAT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor this week:
The surf forecast for Backdoor over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 30th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 12 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 102 | 320 | 340 | 264 | 174 | 296 | 176 | 265 | 256 | 363 | 270 | 207 | 250 | 218 | 290 | 211 | 134 | 167 | 221 | 210 | 118 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM 2.05 | 7:24AM 1.95 | 7:45PM 1.81 | 8:04AM 1.71 | 9:00PM 1.57 | 11:17AM 1.53 | 1:12AM 1.63 | 1:39PM 1.77 | 2:04AM 1.90 | 2:18PM 2.07 | 2:35AM 2.18 | 2:49PM 2.36 | 3:04AM 2.43 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:17AM 0.84 | 1:34PM 0.92 | 1:50AM 1.07 | 2:25PM 1.16 | 3:44AM 1.29 | 6:38PM 1.22 | 7:27AM 1.13 | 7:53PM 0.97 | 8:10AM 0.86 | 8:28PM 0.70 | 8:40AM 0.58 | 8:58PM 0.44 | 9:09AM 0.32 | ||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | ||
| Sunset | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 24 | ||
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Cross-on wind has become light (light winds from the NE at Vertigo Lodge 10 km from Backdoor). 0.8m 7s swell from the ESE with a 0.5m 3s local chop from the NE and a 0.4m 16s long period groundswell from the SSW as well as a 0.4m 10s swell from the S. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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