Backdoor 4 Surf Break
Lat Long: 33.28° S 151.57° E

Backdoor 4 Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Backdoor 4

Issued: 9 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor 4 sea temperature is
19.7° C

Normal for this time of year

Backdoor 4 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Backdoor 4 surf forecast from 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, S swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 16s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor 4 this week:

The surf forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 16 days are 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 8th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
9
0.3
S
17
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
1
NE
5
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
92
74
49
20
19
57
40
38
60
66
47
27
23
28
21
29
28
56
55
84
101
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
NNW
15
NE
15
N
10
N
20
NE
5
WNW
5
WSW
0
SE
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
N
10
NNW
15
NNE
10
NW
10
W
25
S
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:21PM1.15m
1:54AM1.25m
3:15PM1.25m
2:58AM1.20m
4:06PM1.38m
4:05AM1.17m
4:56PM1.51m
5:11AM1.16m
5:45PM1.63m
6:15AM1.16m
6:35PM1.74m
7:15AM1.16m
7:25PM1.82m
Low Tide
7:58PM0.59m
8:36AM0.23m
9:11PM0.53m
9:25AM0.22m
10:21PM0.44m
10:15AM0.21m
11:25PM0.31m
11:06AM0.21m
00:24AM0.18m
11:58AM0.21m
1:21AM0.06m
12:49PM0.22m
2:16AM-0.02m
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
18
17
20
21
20
19
19
18
18
17
17
19
20
20
19
17
17
Feels °C
16
15
15
15
15
14
17
17
18
19
19
17
17
17
18
18
18
18
16
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.5
ENE
6
0.7
S
5
0.6
S
5
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
ENE
8
Energy kJ
92
74
34
20
19
12
24
26
60
66
47
23
23
28
21
29
28
56
55
84
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
8
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
46
63
49
3
5
16
40
38
36
18
17
27
23
17
19
9
5
12
4
4
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
6
6
5
5
5
1
7
21
19
5
5
10
9
16
14
5
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.6
ENE
5
1
NE
5
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
S
5
0.3
NNE
2
0.2
NNW
2
0.3
NW
3
0.2
WNW
2
Energy kJ
1
11
15
57
1
4
28
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
72
2
82
338
11
2
110
0
0
0
2
2
25
11
2
9
2
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Newcastle
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
5
3
4
2
2
2
9
9
5
5
1
1
2
1
2
6
5
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
5
6
9
9
7
5
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
4
5
6
5
4
7
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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 16 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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