Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 02 Jun 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
26.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Backdoor surf forecast from 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSW swell with 385 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 2nd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 5th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 6th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.5
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
S
11
1.2
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
78
41
45
52
60
70
94
102
205
240
250
294
363
318
240
239
251
213
281
198
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
N
20
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
40
NNE
25
NNW
10
NW
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
E
10
NE
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:53PM2.43m
5:10AM2.39m
5:27PM2.38m
5:43AM2.32m
6:03PM2.31m
6:19AM2.24m
6:42PM2.23m
6:59AM2.15m
7:26PM2.14m
7:46AM2.05m
8:20PM2.06m
8:45AM1.96m
9:28PM2.02m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.38m
11:04PM0.40m
11:19AM0.43m
11:37PM0.47m
11:53AM0.50m
00:12AM0.57m
12:30PM0.59m
00:52AM0.68m
1:11PM0.68m
1:38AM0.79m
2:01PM0.78m
2:36AM0.89m
3:02PM0.85m
3:48AM0.93m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:57
4:57
4:57
1
Temp °C
22
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
25
26
28
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
22
22
21
20
22
25
28
21
23
23
21
22
22
20
22
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1
NNE
7
1.2
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.2
SSW
10
1.1
S
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
1.2
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
28
29
36
45
52
60
70
94
81
205
240
83
294
363
318
240
239
251
213
281
198
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
E
5
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
8
1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
1
S
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
33
35
18
17
13
14
2
35
102
49
41
250
209
164
217
216
188
137
164
153
123
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
6
0.7
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
9
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
85
78
41
34
29
4
12
5
27
51
27
81
70
10
6
52
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
2.2
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.1
S
5
0.9
ESE
9
1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
3
24
36
48
155
398
295
60
135
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
2
5
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
793
0
0
641
755
641
641
419
131
0
586
7
7
15
15
674
7
7
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
9
8
7
9
9
9
7
7
8
7
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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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