Backdoor Surf Break

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
24.4° C
1.2° 

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


Backdoor surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,698 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 30th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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0
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0
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1
0
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
11
1.9
S
6
3
S
10
3
S
11
3
S
10
2.5
S
10
2.4
SSE
10
2.2
SSE
10
1.8
SSE
10
1.6
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
0.7
S
16
0.6
SSW
14
1.1
SE
8
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
12
2.4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
185
214
1928
2299
1820
1468
1130
1012
611
422
173
248
156
163
172
144
553
749
2698
1934
1293
Wind (km/h)
10
W
40
S
35
S
30
S
30
S
25
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
5
SE
15
ENE
5
NW
15
SSE
25
S
15
SW
25
S
20
S
10
SSW
25
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
11:49AM1.71m
00:52AM1.74m
1:28PM1.81m
2:04AM1.89m
2:25PM1.98m
2:48AM2.06m
3:04PM2.17m
3:22AM2.24m
3:38PM2.35m
3:53AM2.40m
4:08PM2.50m
4:21AM2.53m
4:37PM2.62m
4:49AM2.61m
Low Tide
6:27PM1.07m
7:14AM1.05m
7:49PM0.94m
8:15AM0.88m
8:38PM0.76m
8:57AM0.70m
9:15PM0.59m
9:30AM0.52m
9:47PM0.44m
10:00AM0.37m
10:16PM0.32m
10:29AM0.25m
10:45PM0.24m
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Temp °C
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22
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Feels °C
24
20
15
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18
14
14
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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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