Backdoor 4 surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 16 days.
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