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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Wash this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Back Wash in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
Wave Type | Time (WAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
Best Surf | - | - |
Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 2nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Wash over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sun 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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Energy (?) | 78 | 108 | 127 | 166 | 127 | 84 | 271 | 87 | 425 | 327 | 320 | 314 | 356 | 343 | 306 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 112 | 180 | 553 | 510 | 787 | 1148 | 849 | 860 | 653 | 724 | 331 | 295 | 340 | 268 | 540 | 229 | 217 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | 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 | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- 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 |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:09AM 1.33 | 3:02PM 1.47 | 3:02AM 1.44 | 3:42PM 1.64 | 3:49AM 1.54 | 4:20PM 1.77 | 4:34AM 1.59 | 4:58PM 1.84 | 5:19AM 1.61 | 5:36PM 1.84 | 6:03AM 1.58 | 6:15PM 1.77 | 6:49AM 1.50 | 6:55PM 1.65 | 7:37AM 1.40 | 7:38PM 1.49 | 8:33AM 1.27 | 8:26PM 1.33 | 9:43AM 1.16 | 9:29PM 1.18 | 11:18AM 1.11 | 11:02PM 1.09 | 12:53PM 1.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25AM 0.25 | 8:58PM 0.41 | 9:09AM 0.14 | 9:44PM 0.26 | 9:51AM 0.07 | 10:27PM 0.13 | 10:31AM 0.03 | 11:08PM 0.04 | 11:12AM 0.05 | 11:49PM -0.00 | 11:53AM 0.10 | 12:31AM 0.01 | 12:36PM 0.20 | 1:14AM 0.08 | 1:20PM 0.34 | 2:01AM 0.18 | 2:10PM 0.48 | 2:55AM 0.30 | 3:12PM 0.63 | 4:04AM 0.41 | 4:43PM 0.72 | 5:35AM 0.46 | 6:43PM 0.72 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sun 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:59 |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 |
Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Thu 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.