Surf Forecasts:
Back Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, S swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Back Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Fri 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 |
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288 | 286 | 235 | 160 | 313 | 213 | 515 | 474 | 299 | 219 | 215 | 202 | 232 | 233 | 369 | 200 | 200 | 261 | 193 | 435 | 336 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:56AM2.38m | 2:17PM2.40m | 2:46AM2.50m | 3:06PM2.54m | 3:33AM2.59m | 3:52PM2.65m | 4:17AM2.62m | 4:38PM2.70m | 5:01AM2.61m | 5:23PM2.68m | 5:45AM2.55m | 6:09PM2.60m | 6:29AM2.45m | 6:56PM2.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:09AM0.48m | 8:32PM0.32m | 8:57AM0.34m | 9:20PM0.20m | 9:43AM0.23m | 10:07PM0.14m | 10:27AM0.18m | 10:52PM0.14m | 11:11AM0.17m | 11:38PM0.22m | 11:56AM0.23m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:41PM0.34m | ||||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | |
— | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:58 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 7 | SSW 14 |
288 | 286 | 235 | 160 | 313 | 213 | 515 | 474 | 299 | 75 | 215 | 202 | 232 | 233 | 369 | 200 | 117 | 113 | 119 | 111 | 336 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 13 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | SSE 9 |
13 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 98 | 123 | 90 | 64 | 77 | 219 | 51 | 51 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 200 | 261 | 179 | 435 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 15 | SE 9 | S 15 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | S 13 | SW 11 | S 15 | SSE 12 | — | S 16 | SSE 9 | — |
— | — | — | 77 | 99 | 157 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 173 | 30 | 116 | 15 | — | 193 | 86 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 |
28 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 95 | 122 | 137 | — | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 819 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 80 | 803 | 0 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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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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