Backdoor Surf Break

Backdoor Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 23.93° S 35.53° E

Issued: 1 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backdoor sea temperature is
25.0° 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 688 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 11AM (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 Sunday (Jun 28) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 28th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 1st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
0
0
1
3
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
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)
0.3
SSW
16
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
222
305
474
475
344
191
197
135
102
107
176
220
290
573
384
205
104
65
70
218
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
15
NNE
5
SE
10
E
10
E
10
E
15
NE
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
2:07AM2.07m
2:27PM2.12m
2:49AM2.17m
3:06PM2.23m
3:26AM2.27m
3:42PM2.33m
4:00AM2.36m
4:17PM2.41m
4:33AM2.42m
4:50PM2.47m
5:05AM2.46m
5:22PM2.50m
5:36AM2.46m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.75m
8:19AM0.73m
8:40PM0.64m
8:59AM0.62m
9:18PM0.53m
9:35AM0.51m
9:54PM0.45m
10:09AM0.43m
10:27PM0.39m
10:42AM0.37m
10:59PM0.37m
11:13AM0.34m
11:31PM0.38m
11:45AM0.34m
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:01
 mm
1
4
2
2
5
1
1
Temp °C
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
23
23
Feels °C
22
21
21
22
22
23
23
22
23
23
22
24
23
23
24
23
22
23
23
22
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.6
ESE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
1.2
SSW
15
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
Energy kJ
22
27
182
474
318
238
191
197
135
102
107
176
134
125
573
384
205
57
65
70
168
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
8
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
21
21
34
2
475
344
188
113
107
66
33
153
220
201
137
101
80
104
64
46
218
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
E
15
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
16
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
47
8
8
11
9
68
16
14
290
63
4
4
5
47
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
5
1.6
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
4
Energy kJ
39
222
305
283
4
4
10
11
29
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
3
1
2
2
5
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
797
419
419
1102
17
0
755
0
0
1522
0
6
17
17
17
17
641
443
761
0
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Inhambane
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Mozambique
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
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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