Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 7 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.2° C

1.5°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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,782 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 4th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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 Thu night, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thu
9
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
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
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)
0.6
SSW
15
1.7
S
6
1.4
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
179
207
604
2782
1423
2346
1442
1022
895
699
415
343
331
343
358
293
211
181
190
122
145
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
10
E
15
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:36AM2.46m
5:55PM2.49m
6:08AM2.44m
6:28PM2.46m
6:41AM2.38m
7:04PM2.39m
7:18AM2.29m
7:44PM2.30m
8:00AM2.18m
8:32PM2.18m
8:53AM2.05m
9:35PM2.06m
10:04AM1.95m
Low Tide
11:31PM0.38m
11:45AM0.34m
00:03AM0.41m
12:17PM0.38m
00:37AM0.47m
12:52PM0.44m
1:14AM0.56m
1:29PM0.53m
1:55AM0.67m
2:14PM0.64m
2:46AM0.79m
3:11PM0.75m
3:54AM0.89m
4:29PM0.83m
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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>
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:04
5:05
 mm
1
Temp °C
24
22
23
23
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
23
22
22
22
22
22
Feels °C
22
19
20
20
21
21
20
22
21
21
19
21
21
20
21
21
23
21
21
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
2.4
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
10
1.6
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
179
207
604
2782
1423
2346
1442
1022
895
699
415
343
227
343
358
293
211
181
190
122
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.9
S
16
0.6
ESE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
ESE
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
15
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
48
153
138
138
417
93
82
64
57
35
20
20
4
136
137
83
52
52
59
48
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
13
0.5
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.6
ESE
11
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.3
SE
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
55
17
5
93
8
7
6
10
9
8
27
7
8
27
44
79
65
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
6
1.7
S
6
1.8
SSE
7
1
E
5
1
E
6
1
E
6
1.6
E
8
0.3
S
3
1.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
112
207
336
45
60
71
331
1
145
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
0
583
755
419
17
17
17
17
17
419
17
17
443
7
15
7
17
17
0
7
586
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
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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