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Backdoor surfForecast / Sicily / Italy
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 CESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Backdoor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor this week:
The surf forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 6th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | E 7 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | |
2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 72 | 145 | 138 | 221 | 216 | 232 | 69 | 37 | 21 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:44PM0.19m | 4:26AM0.15m | 5:11PM0.18m | 5:39PM0.17m | 5:07AM0.13m | 6:11PM0.16m | 5:28AM0.12m | 6:52PM0.15m | 5:56AM0.11m | 7:57PM0.14m | 6:32AM0.10m | 9:50PM0.13m | 10:39AM0.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:53PM0.05m | 10:33AM0.02m | 11:20PM0.06m | 10:57AM0.02m | 11:47PM0.07m | 11:21AM0.03m | 00:19AM0.08m | 11:49AM0.04m | 1:09AM0.09m | 12:23PM0.06m | 2:51AM0.10m | 1:23PM0.07m | 5:59AM0.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 8:01 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 22 |
17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 3 | E 10 | SSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 19 | — | 44 | 76 | — | 221 | 216 | 232 | 69 | 37 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | — | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | W 3 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | W 7 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | — | — | — | E 6 | SE 3 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 145 | 138 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 726 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 431 | 400 | 431 | 23 | 400 | 39 | 39 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 169 | 150 | 612 |
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Information about the Backdoor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backdoor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Backdoor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backdoor 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) 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 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Sicily? If you are looking for accommodation near Backdoor, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sicily, consider staying in Porto Empedocle which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Sicily where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Agrigento which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Ribera, Favara and Sciacca.
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