Backsides Surf Break
Lat Long: 28.84° S 153.61° E

Backsides Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Backsides

Issued: 3 am 07 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Backsides sea temperature is
22.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Backsides surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backsides this week:

The surf forecast for Backsides over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backsides in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 7th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.2
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
694
530
230
133
123
148
179
184
181
375
348
220
183
153
148
153
143
115
84
121
256
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
N
5
WSW
5
ENE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NW
5
SW
5
ENE
5
WSW
10
WSW
5
E
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:22PM0.83m
1:13AM1.23m
2:23PM0.91m
2:08AM1.16m
3:25PM1.02m
3:09AM1.12m
4:24PM1.18m
4:13AM1.09m
5:19PM1.35m
5:16AM1.08m
6:11PM1.52m
6:16AM1.07m
7:01PM1.67m
Low Tide
6:43PM0.45m
8:10AM0.25m
7:52PM0.47m
8:55AM0.23m
9:07PM0.47m
9:41AM0.21m
10:24PM0.44m
10:29AM0.19m
11:37PM0.39m
11:18AM0.16m
00:42AM0.32m
12:08PM0.14m
1:41AM0.26m
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light rain
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rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
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clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
6:35
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4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
2
6
6
1
2
2
1
5
1
10
5
4
1
3
2
4
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
18
17
19
20
19
20
20
18
18
18
19
19
19
Feels °C
15
16
16
17
17
17
18
20
18
19
18
18
19
19
20
19
19
19
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.2
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.8
S
9
0.6
S
9
1.4
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
8
Energy kJ
6
530
230
133
94
55
179
184
181
375
348
220
183
153
148
153
143
115
84
121
256
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.3
E
9
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
19
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
14
53
24
35
36
39
24
21
12
12
25
24
23
22
43
23
20
9
9
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
21
0.3
E
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
11
0.3
SSE
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
11
0.2
S
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
15
0.1
NE
14
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
12
9
14
3
4
3
55
26
2
16
2
10
8
17
4
8
1
7
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
9
1
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.4
E
6
0.2
WSW
2
Energy kJ
694
73
129
123
148
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
4
4
4
4
23
23
23
0
1
0
4
4
1
4
0
0
0
0
0
23
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
8
8
6
5
3
4
2
3
3
8
9
4
5
3
2
1
1
1
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
8
7
6
9
9
9
9
9
8
9
7
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Backsides Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Backsides provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Backsides can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backsides 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 (Backsides) 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 Backsides 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.

Backsides is 5 km (3 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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