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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 WAT
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 Saturday (Feb 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Wash in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 1PM. 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+) | 7PM (Sat 8th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 8th Feb) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 5th Feb) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Wash over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 |
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| Energy (?) | 85 | 77 | 71 | 92 | 90 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 42 | 39 | 66 | 55 | 178 | 425 | 206 | 146 | 144 | 200 | 196 | 160 | 130 | 155 | 148 | 254 | 422 | 508 | 361 | 166 | 110 | 113 | 139 | 96 | 116 | 114 | 129 | 212 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | 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 |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:15PM 1.69 | 7:12AM 1.49 | 7:55PM 1.67 | 7:59AM 1.38 | 8:38PM 1.60 | 8:53AM 1.26 | 9:26PM 1.49 | 9:59AM 1.14 | 10:24PM 1.38 | 11:29AM 1.06 | 11:40PM 1.29 | 1:09PM 1.07 | 1:04AM 1.26 | 2:30PM 1.15 | 2:16AM 1.29 | 3:28PM 1.25 | 3:12AM 1.35 | 4:13PM 1.34 | 3:58AM 1.41 | 4:51PM 1.43 | 4:37AM 1.46 | 5:24PM 1.49 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:40PM -0.00 | 1:13AM 0.30 | 1:18PM 0.08 | 2:00AM 0.32 | 2:00PM 0.19 | 2:50AM 0.35 | 2:45PM 0.33 | 3:49AM 0.40 | 3:40PM 0.47 | 5:00AM 0.43 | 4:52PM 0.59 | 6:24AM 0.42 | 6:26PM 0.64 | 7:46AM 0.36 | 7:56PM 0.62 | 8:48AM 0.28 | 9:02PM 0.56 | 9:36AM 0.20 | 9:51PM 0.49 | 10:15AM 0.13 | 10:31PM 0.43 | 10:50AM 0.09 | 11:07PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Mon 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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