Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 1 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.7° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 1,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 8AM. 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 (Tue 23rd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 21st Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
12
1.9
SE
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.1
S
19
1.2
S
18
1
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
11
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1361
550
531
325
356
414
885
919
535
308
234
147
105
86
110
43
80
223
173
196
448
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
15
NE
15
E
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:17AM1.98m
1:40PM2.01m
2:07AM2.07m
2:27PM2.12m
2:49AM2.17m
Low Tide
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
7:32AM0.84m
7:55PM0.75m
8:19AM0.73m
8:40PM0.64m
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
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
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
 mm
4
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
23
22
22
23
23
24
24
23
24
24
Feels °C
20
20
20
22
21
21
23
23
22
23
23
23
22
21
22
23
24
24
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSE
12
1.9
SE
9
1.6
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
1361
550
531
325
356
414
328
260
178
166
120
86
105
86
48
32
22
223
173
196
192
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
0.6
S
20
1.1
S
19
1.2
S
18
1
S
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
199
119
155
126
302
885
919
535
308
234
147
85
73
30
43
23
40
34
160
448
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SW
18
0.2
ESE
11
0.4
SE
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
44
50
42
15
14
14
14
39
36
35
12
11
23
9
31
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
8
0.5
E
4
0.9
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
5
1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
193
10
110
19
80
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
17
797
17
17
17
0
0
17
0
0
17
17
583
17
17
419
837
17
17
0
74
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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