Back Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the full rundown on what's coming our way at Back Beach. This spot is exposed to the southwest swell, but she's a tricky one to call because the majority of the run is going to be way too big for most of us. The water temp is sitting at about 66°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The whole forecast period is a tale of two extremes: either the swell is pumping and the conditions are too gnarly, or it's dropping off but the wind is working against us. There's a big gap from now until the morning of Saturday the 24th of August where it's either too big, or the wind is just messy. The standouts are few and far between, but there are a couple of windows for the experienced crew.

The best of the lot, and the one to really circle on the calendar, is the morning of Monday the 24th of August. We've got a solid 8 ft swell from the WSW but the magic is in the wind—it's dead glassy. The combined energy is pumping at 2736, but the period is 14 seconds, so it's a proper groundswell. This is going to be a clean, powerful wave, but at that size, it's really only for the experienced surfers. It won't be a total zoo, but crowds can be possible here, so be early.

Another morning that's worth a look is Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell drops to 5 ft from the WSW, and we've got a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is moderate at 1505, and the 13-second period will still give you some good shape. It's a much more manageable size, and it'll be clean.

After that, the surf gets wild again. The morning of Wednesday the 26th of August is a massive 13 ft from the WSW with a 19-second period and a cross-shore wind. The energy is insane at 10264, but that's a dangerous, heavy setup for experts only, and the wind is not helping. Then Thursday the 27th of August is still 12 ft from the same direction, just too big for the average surfer.

For a bit of a breather, the morning of Saturday the 29th of August is okay. We've got a 5 ft swell from the WSW with a solid offshore breeze from the ENE. The energy is moderate at 837, and the 12-second period is a bit shorter, but it'll be clean. It's a good option for the bigger crew, but the waves might be a bit weak.

The morning of Monday the 31st of August is another one for the experienced crew. 8 ft from the WSW, 16-second period, and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. The energy is strong at 3184, and it's glassy clean. It'll be a proper session for those who are comfortable in that size.

Later in the run, the morning of Saturday the 5th of September is a solid bet. The swell is 8 ft but from the SW, and we've got a clean cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is moderate at 2125, and the 14-second period is good. The direction is a bit more favorable, and it's clean. Again, it's a bit of size, so it's for the experienced crew.

Overall, there's no surf for beginners in this window. The consistent swell is too big for most of the run, and when it drops, the wind is often onshore. The best bet is to wait for those glassy or clean offshore windows, especially the morning of the 24th of August. It's a long-range call, but it's looking like a classic winter swell. Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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