Backdoor 4 surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 16 days.
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