Back Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, WSW swell with 5,683 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 24s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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