Back Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 6,903 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Back Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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