Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 7 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.0° C

1.0°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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 752 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 28th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 28th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
8
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
82
72
40
47
138
297
469
475
344
188
211
137
105
93
155
172
131
588
563
313
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
10
ENE
5
NW
10
N
15
NE
15
NNE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
15
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:42PM1.92m
1:17AM1.98m
1:40PM2.01m
2:07AM2.07m
2:27PM2.12m
2:49AM2.17m
3:06PM2.23m
3:26AM2.27m
3:42PM2.33m
4:00AM2.36m
4:17PM2.41m
4:33AM2.42m
4:50PM2.47m
Low Tide
7:00PM0.85m
7:32AM0.84m
7:55PM0.75m
8:19AM0.73m
8:40PM0.64m
8:59AM0.62m
9:18PM0.53m
9:35AM0.51m
9:54PM0.45m
10:09AM0.43m
10:27PM0.39m
10:42AM0.37m
10:59PM0.37m
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
 mm
1
7
2
3
5
3
3
Temp °C
22
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
22
22
Feels °C
22
22
21
20
22
22
21
21
22
21
22
23
24
23
23
24
23
23
23
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
8
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
67
67
52
40
37
27
182
469
367
264
183
211
137
105
93
119
172
131
588
563
313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
Energy kJ
83
82
72
40
21
21
34
2
475
344
188
113
105
66
33
155
142
116
125
101
76
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
8
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
36
35
25
24
47
8
8
11
9
72
1
14
74
64
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SE
5
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.5
NE
3
0.4
ENE
4
Energy kJ
3
6
23
34
42
138
297
324
5
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
641
797
419
583
1070
419
419
17
755
17
17
0
0
17
0
17
17
17
17
17
131
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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