Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 04 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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.4°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 Thursday (May 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 9th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
19
1.2
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
1
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.4
SE
14
0.5
SSE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
86
63
58
76
75
46
40
125
171
163
379
778
734
704
498
285
271
119
56
98
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
N
15
NNW
15
N
10
W
5
WSW
15
SE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
25
N
35
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:17AM2.44m
5:31PM2.40m
5:47AM2.30m
6:03PM2.25m
6:20AM2.15m
6:40PM2.09m
7:00AM1.98m
7:29PM1.92m
7:57AM1.82m
8:48PM1.80m
9:36AM1.73m
10:42PM1.82m
11:24AM1.81m
Low Tide
11:12PM0.32m
11:25AM0.39m
11:41PM0.45m
11:55AM0.53m
00:13AM0.62m
12:29PM0.70m
00:51AM0.80m
1:12PM0.87m
1:44AM0.98m
2:18PM1.02m
3:16AM1.11m
4:05PM1.07m
5:11AM1.07m
5:41PM0.96m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:03
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5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
Temp °C
25
25
26
25
27
27
26
28
29
27
25
26
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
25
24
25
24
25
25
25
29
30
29
24
25
26
27
26
25
26
25
24
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
1.1
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.9
S
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
S
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.3
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.2
S
13
1
S
12
1
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSE
13
Energy kJ
121
86
61
58
76
75
46
91
73
171
163
221
430
734
704
498
285
271
119
56
98
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
S
11
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.8
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
16
1.2
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
20
21
11
6
16
16
10
40
125
53
34
125
778
319
380
225
91
33
25
23
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
S
13
0.7
SSE
19
0.9
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SE
14
0.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
15
44
63
18
9
10
10
9
15
17
31
379
123
97
73
55
45
40
19
46
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
4
0.6
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
0.8
NNE
4
1.2
NNE
5
1.5
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
12
9
54
91
201
372
212
10
7
10
19
59
112
122
299
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
583
443
131
641
131
643
553
7
0
0
0
7
7
17
17
0
688
131
583
131
131
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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