Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.0°C
0.8° 

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


Backdoor surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, S swell with 1,625 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
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Wave
Height (m)
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15
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13
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SSW
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11
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1108
1625
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
15
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High Tide
5:21PM2.54m
5:33AM2.48m
5:47PM2.35m
6:00AM2.28m
6:14PM2.13m
6:30AM2.06m
6:46PM1.91m
7:09AM1.82m
7:36PM1.68m
8:43AM1.62m
10:38PM1.56m
12:05PM1.70m
00:40AM1.76m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.21m
11:28PM0.32m
11:42AM0.39m
11:53PM0.50m
12:09PM0.61m
00:20AM0.72m
12:39PM0.84m
00:54AM0.95m
1:22PM1.09m
1:56AM1.17m
3:48PM1.27m
5:27AM1.21m
6:32PM1.12m
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Temp °C
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16
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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.

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