Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 04 Mar 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
28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 10th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.7
SSW
2.1
S
2.3
S
2.4
S
2.2
S
2.5
SSE
2.3
SE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)1313131277779988910101211111098
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)141195133823951735658535149625409261431136311301422823868
Wind
(km/h)
10
E
15
ESE
10
E
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
E
25
S
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
35
SSE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
2.84
4:53AM
2.93
5:03PM
2.85
5:18AM
2.88
5:28PM
2.79
5:43AM
2.76
5:53PM
2.67
6:07AM
2.59
6:17PM
2.50
6:31AM
2.38
6:41PM
2.29
6:55AM
2.14
7:05PM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
0.01
10:44PM
-0.08
11:00AM
-0.00
11:11PM
-0.06
11:26AM
0.05
11:37PM
0.03
11:50AM
0.16
12:02AM
0.18
12:14PM
0.32
12:25AM
0.37
12:36PM
0.51
12:49AM
0.59
12:58PM
0.73
1:13AM
0.83
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:35--5:37--
Sunset-6:04--6:02--6:02--6:01--6:00--6:00--5:59-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
111--------744529157717
Temp. °C272727272827282827282828272626252526262626
Feels °C (?)313130313130313029303031302527252425242424
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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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