Surf Forecasts:
Back Beach surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 10,096 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 582 | 643 | 2394 | 2907 | 4315 | 3887 | 3601 | 2991 | 2149 | 1708 | 1342 | 987 | 1016 | 4037 | 6032 | 4617 | 4515 | 7093 | 9972 | 9972 | 7615 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:06PM0.59m | 11:36PM0.56m | 00:10AM0.52m | 1:00AM0.48m | 5:12AM0.46m | 8:53PM0.40m | 6:27AM0.44m | 8:22PM0.43m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.14m | 1:00PM0.13m | 1:22PM0.13m | 1:35PM0.14m | 1:40PM0.15m | 1:39PM0.17m | 1:23AM0.37m | 1:39PM0.19m | 2:12AM0.30m | ||||||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 582 | 643 | 2394 | 2907 | 4315 | 3887 | 3601 | 2991 | 2149 | 1708 | 1342 | 987 | 1016 | 4037 | 6032 | 4617 | 4515 | — | 9972 | 9972 | 7615 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 26 | WSW 23 | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 422 | 620 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 53 | 339 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 485 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7093 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 1680 | 50 | 122 | 1915 | 173 | 515 | 1680 | 178 | 240 | 1957 | 178 | 515 | 515 | 251 | 493 | 695 | 1680 | 1680 | 326 | 184 |
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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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