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Backsides Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (48 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Backsides surf Forecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backsides this week:
The surf forecast for Backsides over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backsides in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 22nd Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backsides over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 126 | 193 | 157 | 361 | 408 | 717 | 730 | 1082 | 737 | 708 | 627 | 627 | 573 | 502 | 455 | 407 | 354 | 260 | 551 | 681 | 1010 | 866 | 749 | 199 | 275 | 198 | 110 | 74 | 58 | 146 | 143 | 108 | 109 | 135 | 239 | 169 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:37PM 1.17 | 6:29AM 1.26 | 7:09PM 1.27 | 7:03AM 1.26 | 7:40PM 1.37 | 7:37AM 1.25 | 8:12PM 1.44 | 8:11AM 1.21 | 8:44PM 1.50 | 8:45AM 1.15 | 9:18PM 1.53 | 9:21AM 1.08 | 9:55PM 1.54 | 10:00AM 0.99 | 10:36PM 1.52 | 10:47AM 0.90 | 11:24PM 1.49 | 11:45AM 0.83 | 12:21AM 1.44 | 12:59PM 0.79 | 1:27AM 1.40 | 2:25PM 0.82 | 2:39AM 1.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:21PM 0.23 | 12:26AM 0.39 | 12:49PM 0.19 | 1:07AM 0.35 | 1:16PM 0.17 | 1:46AM 0.33 | 1:44PM 0.17 | 2:25AM 0.32 | 2:12PM 0.18 | 3:05AM 0.33 | 2:41PM 0.21 | 3:48AM 0.34 | 3:11PM 0.25 | 4:35AM 0.37 | 3:45PM 0.29 | 5:28AM 0.39 | 4:25PM 0.33 | 6:27AM 0.39 | 5:17PM 0.37 | 7:34AM 0.37 | 6:25PM 0.41 | 8:42AM 0.33 | 7:46PM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 5 | 12 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 71mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backsides Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backsides provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backsides can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backsides 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 (Backsides) 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 Backsides 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.
Backsides is 5 km (3 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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