Backwash surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with 4,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backwash this week:
The surf forecast for Backwash over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backwash in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 26th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backwash over the next 16 days.
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