Backsides surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backsides in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backsides over the next 16 days.
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