Backsides surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 775 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with SSE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backsides over the next 16 days.
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