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Continuing clean conditions at Backwash (calm at Cabo San Lucas 5 km from Backwash).
1 h 31 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backwash this week:
The surf forecast for Backwash over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backwash in the next 12 days are 0.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 29th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 29th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 30th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backwash over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 107 | 149 | 184 | 131 | 119 | 106 | 73 | 81 | 79 | 97 | 88 | 64 | 113 | 108 | 73 | 69 | 69 | 57 | 54 | 38 | 20 | 27 | 44 | 16 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 19 | 53 | 49 | 12 | 12 | 39 | 64 | 127 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | glass | glass | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | glass | off | glass | off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:44AM 1.01 | 3:56AM 0.83 | 1:53PM 0.85 | 4:37AM 0.96 | 3:59PM 0.81 | 5:09AM 1.08 | 5:18PM 0.84 | 5:38AM 1.19 | 6:15PM 0.87 | 6:05AM 1.28 | 7:00PM 0.89 | 6:31AM 1.35 | 7:38PM 0.89 | 6:56AM 1.39 | 8:12PM 0.87 | 7:21AM 1.40 | 8:44PM 0.85 | 7:45AM 1.39 | 9:14PM 0.81 | 8:10AM 1.37 | 9:45PM 0.77 | 8:35AM 1.33 | 10:19PM 0.73 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:01PM 0.08 | 8:51AM 0.66 | 9:22PM 0.13 | 10:41AM 0.47 | 10:22PM 0.17 | 11:36AM 0.26 | 11:06PM 0.20 | 12:18PM 0.09 | 11:43PM 0.24 | 12:53PM -0.05 | 12:14AM 0.28 | 1:25PM -0.14 | 12:41AM 0.32 | 1:56PM -0.20 | 1:06AM 0.35 | 2:25PM -0.21 | 1:30AM 0.38 | 2:53PM -0.20 | 1:52AM 0.41 | 3:23PM -0.16 | 2:14AM 0.44 | 3:53PM -0.10 | 2:35AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Backwash.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Low °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backwash Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backwash provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backwash can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backwash 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 (Backwash) 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 Backwash 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.
Backwash is 1 km (1 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
