Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 1 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.7° 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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with SE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 13th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 14th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 15s

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 Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
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)
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
0.7
S
15
1
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
320
286
270
176
531
331
862
555
451
350
277
256
232
320
303
229
423
372
563
613
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
ENE
5
S
10
E
10
E
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
5
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:56AM2.38m
2:17PM2.40m
2:46AM2.50m
3:06PM2.54m
3:33AM2.59m
3:52PM2.65m
4:17AM2.62m
4:38PM2.70m
5:01AM2.61m
5:23PM2.68m
5:45AM2.55m
6:09PM2.60m
6:29AM2.45m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.48m
8:09AM0.48m
8:32PM0.32m
8:57AM0.34m
9:20PM0.20m
9:43AM0.23m
10:07PM0.14m
10:27AM0.18m
10:52PM0.14m
11:11AM0.17m
11:38PM0.22m
11:56AM0.23m
00:23AM0.34m
12:41PM0.34m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
24
25
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
Feels °C
21
20
23
24
25
24
23
24
23
24
23
24
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SE
10
1.4
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
1
S
14
1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
132
320
286
270
160
531
331
862
555
451
350
277
256
232
320
303
218
423
372
563
613
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.6
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.8
SSW
8
1
S
7
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.7
S
15
0.7
SSW
9
0.6
S
16
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
SSE
8
Energy kJ
27
25
12
3
73
104
153
107
75
65
98
86
84
61
62
62
229
82
181
53
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SE
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
13
0.3
S
17
0.5
ESE
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
Energy kJ
3
12
12
176
135
225
1
7
53
30
26
54
62
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
0.9
N
4
1
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
6
33
83
168
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
131
822
0
17
7
17
17
0
17
583
0
17
17
0
131
17
17
419
17
17
421
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
1
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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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