Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.2° C

1.1°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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
0
1
1
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)
1.2
S
18
1
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
ESE
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
919
535
308
228
141
86
82
81
41
47
88
182
438
499
339
239
147
159
176
171
164
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
15
NE
15
E
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
25
NE
20
N
10
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
10:57PM1.94m
11:29AM1.87m
00:13AM1.93m
12:42PM1.92m
1:17AM1.98m
1:40PM2.01m
2:07AM2.07m
2:27PM2.12m
2:49AM2.17m
3:06PM2.23m
3:26AM2.27m
3:42PM2.33m
4:00AM2.36m
Low Tide
4:33PM0.89m
5:19AM0.97m
5:51PM0.91m
6:32AM0.93m
7:00PM0.85m
7:32AM0.84m
7:55PM0.75m
8:19AM0.73m
8:40PM0.64m
8:59AM0.62m
9:18PM0.53m
9:35AM0.51m
9:54PM0.45m
10:09AM0.43m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
3
Temp °C
23
23
22
23
23
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
23
Feels °C
22
22
22
23
23
22
21
20
21
20
23
22
22
23
22
23
22
23
22
21
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
9
1
SE
9
1
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
SSW
18
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
260
155
150
100
96
86
67
52
41
39
88
182
159
223
147
143
142
159
176
171
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
18
1
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
Energy kJ
919
535
308
228
141
83
82
81
40
21
27
34
438
499
339
239
147
93
96
143
164
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
22
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
14
14
14
14
14
36
35
25
24
47
21
8
2
11
46
33
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
3
0.1
N
6
0.4
NE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
1.1
ESE
8
Energy kJ
6
1
2
6
13
15
20
149
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
17
16
0
17
17
583
797
419
822
797
17
419
17
17
17
17
131
0
583
131
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
5
6
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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