Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 7 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.6° 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, S swell with 2,293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
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)
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
2.2
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.2
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
18
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
839
953
724
285
557
555
1799
819
674
296
250
263
231
427
632
603
259
172
147
86
73
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
SE
20
S
30
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
5
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:29AM2.45m
6:56PM2.48m
7:14AM2.31m
7:46PM2.32m
8:04AM2.16m
8:40PM2.16m
9:01AM2.02m
9:43PM2.02m
10:10AM1.91m
10:57PM1.94m
11:29AM1.87m
00:13AM1.93m
12:42PM1.92m
Low Tide
00:23AM0.34m
12:41PM0.34m
1:10AM0.50m
1:29PM0.48m
2:00AM0.67m
2:21PM0.64m
2:56AM0.82m
3:21PM0.79m
4:03AM0.94m
4:33PM0.89m
5:19AM0.97m
5:51PM0.91m
6:32AM0.93m
7:00PM0.85m
clear
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:58
4:59
4:59
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
1
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
24
23
23
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
Feels °C
23
25
22
22
18
17
17
19
19
20
22
21
21
22
21
21
22
22
23
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
2.4
SSE
13
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
E
7
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
1.2
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
839
953
724
285
210
421
1799
819
674
181
196
168
231
184
230
176
259
98
82
62
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.4
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
S
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
32
26
11
94
549
296
250
263
124
94
632
603
93
172
147
86
73
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.6
ESE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
11
16
52
64
25
76
427
47
3
2
17
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
1.8
SSE
6
2.2
SSE
8
2.1
SSE
8
1.1
E
6
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
2
Energy kJ
7
237
557
555
89
126
97
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
848
641
641
1498
755
443
797
443
17
17
17
7
17
17
17
17
17
7
586
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
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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