Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Ericeira)
| Name: | Backdoor |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: E |
Backdoor in Ericeira is an exposed reef break that is often working. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. A left hand reef break. Best around mid tide. Sometimes crowded. Take care of urchins,rocks,.
Overall Backdoor Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Visitor Reviews of Backdoor |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Backdoor:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Limipicos | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Pedra Branca | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia do Norte | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | The Reef | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Malhadinha | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 489 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 594 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 775 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 789 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 823 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 775 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 775 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 796 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 796 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 796 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Backdoor: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 145 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 218 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 256 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 311 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Puerto De Navacerrada (Spain) | 315 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Backdoor: |
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| Closest city location | Ericeira (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sao Joao das Lampas (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mafra (Portugal) | 5 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Pero Pinheiro (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Colares (Portugal) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Backdoor is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Backdoor is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 226 km (140 miles) away.
