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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 1 am Tuesday 19 May 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
21.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 12s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2AM. 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 Monday (May 25) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | |
1150 | 1291 | 1546 | 1455 | 1301 | 1488 | 1874 | 1772 | 2238 | 1346 | 1050 | 1018 | 647 | 527 | 347 | 223 | 443 | 522 | 1016 | 869 | 668 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:14AM0.77m | 10:54AM0.72m | 11:29AM0.65m | 11:43AM0.57m | 11:06AM0.49m | 10:11AM0.44m | 7:25AM0.44m | 5:14PM0.30m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14PM-0.02m | 10:29PM0.01m | 11:26PM0.06m | 00:03AM0.13m | 00:19AM0.19m | 11:48PM0.25m | 3:43PM0.30m | 9:27PM0.27m | |||||||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
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Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 |
18 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
 kJ | 1150 | 1291 | 1546 | 1455 | 1301 | 1488 | 1874 | 1772 | 2238 | 1346 | 1050 | 1018 | 647 | 527 | 347 | 172 | 443 | 522 | 1016 | 869 | 668 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 18 | — | — | NW 6 |
| kJ | 530 | 286 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 55 | 223 | 121 | 270 | — | — | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | SE 5 | — | ESE 3 | ENE 3 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 32 | — | 21 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 2 | 12 | 33 | 46 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 265 | 1018 | 184 | 120 | 71 | 3 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 251 | 0 | 474 | 474 |
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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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