Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 24 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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 27th May)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
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
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SE
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.2
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
73
139
121
116
117
106
104
123
218
119
86
64
46
22
31
75
188
146
128
118
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
15
ESE
10
E
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
0
ESE
10
SE
10
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:02AM1.86m
10:59PM1.97m
11:33AM1.90m
00:16AM2.05m
12:40PM2.01m
1:11AM2.15m
1:30PM2.13m
1:53AM2.25m
2:10PM2.25m
2:29AM2.33m
2:44PM2.34m
3:03AM2.39m
3:17PM2.41m
3:34AM2.43m
Low Tide
4:26PM0.90m
5:23AM0.96m
5:50PM0.85m
6:33AM0.86m
6:52PM0.74m
7:24AM0.73m
7:40PM0.63m
8:04AM0.61m
8:19PM0.52m
8:39AM0.51m
8:54PM0.43m
9:12AM0.43m
9:27PM0.37m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:58
2
2
4
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
22
23
23
23
24
24
25
24
24
23
24
24
24
23
23
25
23
21
23
23
24
24
24
24
23
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
49
36
139
121
116
117
106
104
102
218
119
86
64
46
17
17
15
188
146
128
118
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.5
ESE
6
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.5
SE
13
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
20
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
7
Energy kJ
100
73
23
17
18
31
28
17
80
130
115
12
7
13
22
21
75
7
9
21
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SE
14
0.5
SE
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
138
55
21
9
15
50
89
123
12
11
30
26
11
9
31
12
6
5
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
E
6
0.8
SE
4
1
SE
5
1.2
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
42
40
17
22
47
84
96
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
7
7
7
7
17
0
17
17
17
17
17
131
765
131
0
9
7
641
641
674
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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.

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