Backdoor surfForecast / Inhambane / Mozambique

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 03 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
27.2° 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 9th May)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
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
0.4
SSW
11
1
S
12
1.7
S
11
1.5
S
10
2.2
S
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.4
SSE
14
2
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
461
299
240
121
86
61
58
76
75
46
40
266
651
468
1310
913
834
1408
1041
614
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
N
25
N
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNW
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:34PM2.60m
4:49AM2.55m
5:02PM2.52m
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
Low Tide
10:44PM0.22m
10:57AM0.29m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:58
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
5:05
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
27
27
26
27
28
26
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
28
26
26
26
25
26
25
24
25
25
25
28
28
28
22
22
22
26
25
26
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
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
1.2
NNE
6
1
S
12
0.7
NNE
6
1.5
S
10
2.2
S
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
12
2
S
13
1.8
S
13
1.5
S
12
Energy kJ
444
461
299
240
121
86
61
58
76
75
46
110
266
34
468
1310
913
625
1408
1041
614
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
S
16
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.3
S
10
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.9
NNE
6
0.3
ESE
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSE
18
1.2
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
14
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.8
E
8
Energy kJ
19
1
20
21
12
18
16
9
10
40
69
17
226
344
758
834
103
50
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
E
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.8
SE
10
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.1
SE
18
Energy kJ
81
15
43
37
6
9
10
10
10
18
17
40
21
113
123
84
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.7
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
5
1.8
NNE
6
2.1
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
6
0.6
S
3
1.7
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.4
NE
6
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
4
Energy kJ
17
2
2
21
15
59
113
248
372
205
8
651
262
12
11
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
9
4
4
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
17
131
131
714
583
421
131
419
443
131
131
0
9
7
767
795
419
17
17
131
131
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
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.

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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