Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 21 Nov 2025 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
25.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Nov 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 22nd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 22nd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 23rd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.9
S
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.6
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)212017151415141312121211111110161514151614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15355510361092994110814021138702497403305291281194214773593653628431
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
20
E
15
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
SSE
15
ESE
15
SSE
5
WSW
15
E
20
NE
20
N
20
NE
15
ENE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:12PM
2.54
4:25AM
2.53
4:41PM
2.49
4:55AM
2.48
5:11PM
2.41
5:27AM
2.39
5:43PM
2.31
6:02AM
2.27
6:19PM
2.19
6:42AM
2.15
7:02PM
2.05
7:34AM
2.02
8:01PM
1.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06AM
0.25
10:20PM
0.28
10:35AM
0.28
10:49PM
0.33
11:05AM
0.36
11:19PM
0.42
11:36AM
0.47
11:52PM
0.53
12:12PM
0.61
12:30AM
0.66
12:54PM
0.76
1:16AM
0.79
1:51PM
0.91
2:20AM
0.91
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Sunrise4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:41--
Sunset-6:04--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:07--6:07--6:07-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232323242424252524252524242524242525272625
Feels °C (?)242222232323232220242424272626282624282527
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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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