Back Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 14,679 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Back Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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