Backwash Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica)

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Backwash Surf Guide

Backwash in Golfo Dulce is a quite exposed point break that has very consistent surf The best wind direction is from the northwest. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the south. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for rips and rocks.

Backwash Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Point	2	very consistent	30.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Backwash:

The best conditions reported for surf at Backwash occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Backwash (for consistent clean waves)?

septemberBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Backwash with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of September. Clean surfable waves are typically found 63% of the time in September while 13% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 24% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

63%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

13%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

24%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Backwash Location Map

Interactive Backwash surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Backwash is Golfito Airport (GLF) in Costa Rica, 29 km (18 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Backwash is Coto 47 Airport (OTR), also in Costa Rica, 40 km (25 miles) away.

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Backwash Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:09 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (m)	SW	SSW	S	SSW
Period (s)	15	15	15	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	glass	cross- on	cross- off	off

Tides at Backwash

Current tide and informaton

For Backwash, 0 km from Backwash.

Next High Water: 04:59pm | 2.7m

Next Low Water: 10:52am | 0.64m

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Backwash Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (30.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Backwash won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 30.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite