Backdoor 4 Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Newcastle, Australia)

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Backdoor 4 Surf Guide

Backdoor 4 in Newcastle is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet The best wind direction is from the south. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell angle is from the east. There is no reef break. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Hazards include - Rocks - Man-made danger (buoys etc.) - Sharks.

Backdoor 4 Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	3	very consistent	22.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Backdoor 4:

The best conditions reported for surf at Backdoor 4 occur when a East swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South.

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What's the best time of year to surf Backdoor 4 (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Backdoor 4 with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 31% of the time in April while 32% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 37% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

31%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

32%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

37%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Backdoor 4 Location Map

Interactive Backdoor 4 surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Backdoor 4 is Newcastle Airport (NTL) in Australia, 59 km (37 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Backdoor 4 is Richmond Airport (RCM), also in Australia, 82 km (51 miles) away.

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Backdoor 4 Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 13:57 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	1PM	4PM	7PM	10PM
Wave (m)	ENE	E	E	E
Period (s)	11	11	11	11
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off

Tides at Backdoor 4

Current tide and informaton

For Gorokan, 5 km from Backdoor 4.

Next High Water: 10:21pm | 1.46m

Next Low Water: 03:46pm | 0.46m

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Backdoor 4 Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feeling like 20.0 °C once we account for wind), and similar sea temperatures (22.9 °C). Wear boardshorts or a shorty, or better still a thin summer wetsuit to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 22.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite