Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 22.94° S 42.46° W

Issued: 8 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
23.2° C

Normal for this time of year

Backdoor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Backdoor surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,109 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with SSE swell.

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 (Jun 11) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 15th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 15th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
12
0.4
ESE
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
9
1.2
S
8
0.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
56
74
65
55
45
51
130
100
78
61
55
18
26
26
264
173
424
344
205
327
992
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
WNW
5
W
10
SSE
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
NE
0
N
5
SSE
5
N
5
W
25
SW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSE
10
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
10
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
High Tide
9:29AM0.83m
11:05PM0.86m
11:00AM0.89m
11:52PM0.87m
12:08PM0.96m
00:30AM0.86m
1:05PM1.03m
1:04AM0.85m
1:57PM1.08m
1:33AM0.85m
2:46PM1.10m
2:02AM0.86m
3:34PM1.08m
2:33AM0.88m
Low Tide
4:12PM0.22m
4:44AM0.34m
5:16PM0.21m
5:38AM0.25m
6:16PM0.21m
6:27AM0.16m
7:12PM0.22m
7:14AM0.08m
8:03PM0.25m
8:00AM0.00m
8:50PM0.31m
8:46AM-0.04m
9:34PM0.36m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:12
 mm
Temp °C
23
24
22
22
22
20
20
20
20
22
23
23
23
22
21
21
21
20
22
22
21
Feels °C
23
24
23
23
22
20
21
22
22
24
25
24
24
20
20
22
22
20
24
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.6
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
9
1.5
SSW
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
56
74
65
55
45
45
130
90
55
61
55
27
26
26
264
173
424
344
205
165
992
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.7
SSW
8
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
12
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.3
E
8
Energy kJ
23
35
47
33
36
51
55
100
78
21
18
18
25
15
20
18
20
18
13
327
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
E
5
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
SE
15
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
14
0.3
E
5
0.4
E
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
SE
12
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
13
0.3
S
15
0.3
ESE
8
0.1
SE
11
Energy kJ
2
5
2
8
4
22
8
4
29
5
12
16
4
15
23
11
4
17
39
13
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.4
SW
2
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
ENE
3
Energy kJ
3
14
2
2
1
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
2
15
2
31
381
2
0
2
0
2
2
2
47
381
68
0
25
0
0
18
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Rio de Janeiro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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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 6 km (4 miles) from the city of Saquarema. If you plan a holiday in Rio de Janeiro, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saquarema. Saquarema has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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