Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 19 May 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
26.3° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 19th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
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)
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
1.4
ESE
8
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
306
221
193
165
215
240
231
198
267
215
146
251
175
116
150
102
199
145
128
121
117
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
15
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:23PM2.66m
5:46AM2.51m
6:08PM2.51m
6:32AM2.32m
7:00PM2.32m
7:25AM2.12m
8:03PM2.12m
8:33AM1.95m
9:25PM1.99m
10:02AM1.86m
10:59PM1.97m
11:33AM1.90m
00:16AM2.05m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.18m
11:38PM0.21m
11:56AM0.31m
00:25AM0.42m
12:45PM0.49m
1:18AM0.64m
1:42PM0.68m
2:25AM0.85m
2:55PM0.84m
3:52AM0.97m
4:26PM0.90m
5:23AM0.96m
5:50PM0.85m
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:59
1
2
4
5
Temp °C
24
24
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
22
20
22
21
21
20
22
21
23
22
24
23
24
24
24
23
22
23
23
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.6
S
11
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
10
0.7
S
17
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
SSE
12
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
Energy kJ
134
99
193
82
166
146
101
75
265
177
121
251
163
99
75
63
66
145
111
88
68
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.8
S
11
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
12
0.2
SSW
14
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
Energy kJ
306
221
160
93
69
29
41
63
60
215
50
155
175
116
116
102
199
21
128
121
117
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
S
19
0.4
SSE
11
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
8
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
47
44
71
84
13
6
25
113
39
52
146
28
5
40
150
92
22
10
17
17
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
4
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
ESE
8
1
ESE
7
Energy kJ
14
165
215
240
231
198
267
108
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
7
641
7
641
586
583
586
797
419
17
17
17
17
17
16
7
641
7
795
797
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
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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