Back Beach surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 1,899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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