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Backdoor 4 Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Newcastle (55 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Backdoor 4 surf Forecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor 4 this week:
The surf forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 12 days are 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Monday (Jul 29) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 28th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 31st Jul) | 18ft (5.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 12 days.
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 11 | 18 | 28 | 19 | 2137 | 5529 | 6791 | 5409 | 7077 | 5774 | 6446 | 10698 | 8025 | 7379 | 7318 | 5844 | 4043 | 2882 | 2139 | 1192 | 570 | 346 | 360 | 1536 | 1844 | 1594 | 1101 | 997 | 749 | 596 | 394 | 221 | 269 | 158 | 382 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:06AM 1.23 | 2:03PM 1.40 | 2:15AM 1.09 | 3:05PM 1.44 | 3:33AM 0.99 | 4:08PM 1.48 | 4:51AM 0.96 | 5:08PM 1.52 | 5:58AM 0.97 | 6:02PM 1.56 | 6:51AM 1.00 | 6:50PM 1.60 | 7:36AM 1.04 | 7:33PM 1.62 | 8:15AM 1.08 | 8:12PM 1.63 | 8:52AM 1.12 | 8:49PM 1.60 | 9:27AM 1.16 | 9:24PM 1.55 | 10:02AM 1.19 | 9:57PM 1.48 | 10:37AM 1.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:12PM 0.40 | 7:23AM 0.24 | 8:30PM 0.42 | 8:16AM 0.33 | 9:51PM 0.40 | 9:16AM 0.39 | 11:06PM 0.34 | 10:18AM 0.42 | 12:08AM 0.28 | 11:18AM 0.42 | 1:00AM 0.22 | 12:12PM 0.40 | 1:43AM 0.18 | 12:59PM 0.37 | 2:22AM 0.16 | 1:42PM 0.34 | 2:57AM 0.15 | 2:23PM 0.33 | 3:29AM 0.15 | 3:02PM 0.34 | 4:00AM 0.17 | 3:41PM 0.36 | 4:30AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Sat 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thu 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 |
| Sunset | 5:12 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backdoor 4 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backdoor 4 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backdoor 4 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backdoor 4 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 (Backdoor 4) 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 Backdoor 4 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.
Backdoor 4 is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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