Backyards surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backyards this week:
The surf forecast for Backyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backyards in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backyards over the next 16 days.
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