Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 1 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.9° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Backdoor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Backdoor surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW swell.

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 Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 12th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 15th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
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
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
1
SE
12
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
159
152
75
73
101
75
115
259
276
255
157
148
172
356
317
530
514
325
499
299
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
NE
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
5
NNE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
E
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:16AM1.96m
11:58PM2.12m
12:26PM2.08m
1:02AM2.24m
1:25PM2.23m
1:56AM2.38m
2:17PM2.40m
2:46AM2.50m
3:06PM2.54m
3:33AM2.59m
3:52PM2.65m
4:17AM2.62m
4:38PM2.70m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.79m
6:18AM0.79m
6:41PM0.65m
7:17AM0.64m
7:39PM0.48m
8:09AM0.48m
8:32PM0.32m
8:57AM0.34m
9:20PM0.20m
9:43AM0.23m
10:07PM0.14m
10:27AM0.18m
10:52PM0.14m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
2
1
4
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Feels °C
22
22
22
22
21
21
21
22
22
22
22
20
22
22
23
22
22
21
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
1
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
S
6
0.7
ESE
9
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
9
1
SE
12
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
SE
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
13
1
S
12
Energy kJ
129
159
152
50
38
68
75
115
259
276
255
157
148
59
356
317
530
514
325
499
299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
6
0.5
S
15
0.7
S
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
18
17
16
75
73
19
56
27
25
24
12
79
97
172
33
22
6
121
187
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
11
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
E
5
0.3
SE
7
0.1
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
5
5
5
14
45
101
3
3
4
10
4
64
2
2
8
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.4
E
5
0.5
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
4
Energy kJ
5
27
2
11
2
2
2
3
2
9
4
10
25
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
7
797
7
7
17
0
0
641
131
0
17
0
822
1470
0
7
7
688
17
1347
1013
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
7
9
7
4
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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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