Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 27 Apr 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
27.3° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1.6
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
11
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1
S
11
1.6
S
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
221
141
226
339
769
1139
1365
5375
3987
3204
1682
857
625
235
1364
1310
1091
665
636
421
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
15
WSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
20
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
1:35PM2.11m
1:57AM2.32m
2:12PM2.30m
2:31AM2.48m
2:44PM2.45m
3:00AM2.58m
3:12PM2.56m
3:28AM2.64m
3:40PM2.62m
3:55AM2.66m
4:07PM2.63m
4:22AM2.62m
4:34PM2.60m
4:49AM2.55m
Low Tide
7:40PM0.62m
8:07AM0.56m
8:18PM0.44m
8:39AM0.41m
8:50PM0.30m
9:09AM0.29m
9:20PM0.21m
9:36AM0.22m
9:48PM0.17m
10:03AM0.20m
10:16PM0.17m
10:30AM0.22m
10:44PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:58
5:58
5:58
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5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:09
2
3
Temp °C
27
28
26
25
25
25
23
24
24
24
24
24
25
26
25
25
26
25
26
26
25
28
28
28
25
24
24
20
21
21
24
24
24
25
25
26
25
27
26
28
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
9
1.2
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
SE
9
1.9
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
12
1
S
11
1.6
S
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
Energy kJ
247
221
141
103
101
75
1139
1365
5375
3987
3204
1682
857
625
235
1364
1310
1091
665
636
421
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.5
N
4
0.6
SSW
13
1
S
16
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
E
8
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
E
8
0.7
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
25
12
7
135
516
43
21
51
88
48
48
13
20
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
11
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.5
S
19
0.4
S
18
Energy kJ
4
4
5
2
31
31
10
6
184
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
1.6
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
11
1.6
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
ENE
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
E
7
Energy kJ
1
5
226
339
769
269
163
82
22
6
4
11
33
4
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
74
7
714
1632
586
795
795
419
17
17
641
419
74
131
131
641
131
0
797
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
5
5
5
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
5
5
5
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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