Backdoor surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 806 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SSE swell.
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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor over the next 16 days.
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