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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Wash this week:
The surf forecast for Back Wash over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Wash in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 3rd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 2nd May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Wash over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 202 | 178 | 110 | 127 | 120 | 165 | 206 | 203 | 288 | 276 | 247 | 232 | 340 | 139 | 266 | 324 | 392 | 371 | 326 | 617 | 599 | 476 | 362 | 256 | 248 | 240 | 174 | 121 | 259 | 249 | 227 | 209 | 392 | 256 | 154 | 319 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:57PM 1.49 | 6:43AM 1.31 | 6:30PM 1.44 | 7:26AM 1.25 | 7:09PM 1.38 | 8:18AM 1.21 | 7:58PM 1.31 | 9:28AM 1.18 | 9:05PM 1.24 | 10:51AM 1.22 | 10:34PM 1.19 | 12:09PM 1.32 | 12:06AM 1.21 | 1:11PM 1.45 | 1:21AM 1.27 | 2:03PM 1.59 | 2:23AM 1.35 | 2:49PM 1.69 | 3:17AM 1.43 | 3:32PM 1.74 | 4:06AM 1.48 | 4:13PM 1.75 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:49AM 0.37 | 12:23AM 0.13 | 12:24PM 0.41 | 1:01AM 0.17 | 1:04PM 0.48 | 1:46AM 0.23 | 1:54PM 0.56 | 2:41AM 0.29 | 3:00PM 0.64 | 3:48AM 0.35 | 4:29PM 0.67 | 5:04AM 0.36 | 6:05PM 0.62 | 6:17AM 0.34 | 7:20PM 0.50 | 7:19AM 0.30 | 8:18PM 0.34 | 8:13AM 0.25 | 9:07PM 0.20 | 9:03AM 0.22 | 9:50PM 0.08 | 9:49AM 0.22 | 10:32PM 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Back Wash Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Back Wash provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Wash can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Wash 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 (Back Wash) 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 Back Wash 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.
Back Wash is 17 km (11 miles) from the city of Abomey-Calavi. If you plan a holiday in Benin - Bight of Benin, look for hotels and other accommodation in Abomey-Calavi. Abomey-Calavi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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