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Back Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Perth City (29 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Back Beach surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 05 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Back Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Back Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8AM. 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, strong winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 128 | 104 | 590 | 384 | 620 | 1196 | 1438 | 841 | 780 | 919 | 905 | 976 | 974 | 1259 | 1100 | 748 | 593 | 406 | 241 | 241 | 360 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:16AM 0.62 | 10:35AM 0.62 | 10:58AM 0.61 | 11:27AM 0.59 | 12:02PM 0.57 | 12:49PM 0.54 | 3:29PM 0.51 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:50PM 0.18 | 12:20AM 0.17 | 12:58AM 0.15 | 1:24AM 0.13 | 1:43AM 0.12 | 1:56AM 0.12 | 2:04AM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||
Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 |
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Information about the Back Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Back Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Back Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Back Beach 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 (Back Beach) 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 Back Beach 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.
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