Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 7 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.2° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Backdoor surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, S swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 29th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 4th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
ESE
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.9
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
1.3
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
159
115
91
119
232
209
166
106
80
160
67
144
121
199
183
706
1504
1174
650
1091
993
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NE
10
N
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
E
10
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
25
N
5
SW
30
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
3:26AM2.27m
3:42PM2.33m
4:00AM2.36m
4:17PM2.41m
4:33AM2.42m
4:50PM2.47m
5:05AM2.46m
5:22PM2.50m
5:36AM2.46m
5:55PM2.49m
6:08AM2.44m
6:28PM2.46m
6:41AM2.38m
7:04PM2.39m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.53m
9:35AM0.51m
9:54PM0.45m
10:09AM0.43m
10:27PM0.39m
10:42AM0.37m
10:59PM0.37m
11:13AM0.34m
11:31PM0.38m
11:45AM0.34m
00:03AM0.41m
12:17PM0.38m
00:37AM0.47m
12:52PM0.44m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
 mm
Temp °C
22
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
25
24
23
22
22
22
22
23
Feels °C
22
22
23
23
25
23
23
23
22
22
22
21
20
27
22
20
21
22
22
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
8
0.5
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
12
0.9
ESE
11
1.3
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
1.9
SSW
13
1.5
S
12
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
Energy kJ
159
115
91
119
168
134
96
106
80
80
67
64
47
199
183
706
1504
1174
650
1091
993
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
1.2
S
14
0.7
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
11
Energy kJ
156
105
66
33
232
209
166
78
68
160
64
144
121
32
131
387
265
202
534
112
88
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
SW
8
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
E
15
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
NE
5
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
9
66
1
17
79
70
4
8
4
67
163
11
138
146
8
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.9
NNE
4
1.4
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
5
0.4
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
4
3
24
99
94
18
183
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
2
2
4
4
2
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
0
1522
0
0
17
17
17
17
131
781
131
586
0
795
419
17
17
17
17
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
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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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