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Backdoor 4 surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backdoor 4 this week:
The surf forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 1AM.
Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 24th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 7s |
Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 12 days.
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
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Energy (?) | 331 | 206 | 284 | 156 | 242 | 159 | 143 | 190 | 467 | 181 | 233 | 898 | 1084 | 865 | 338 | 270 | 377 | 375 | 247 | 247 | 141 | 2282 | 1828 | 2380 | 1544 | 1660 | 1090 | 2438 | 2380 | 1740 | 1625 | 1296 | 951 | 1567 | 1333 | 1262 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:44PM 1.35 | 5:42AM 1.46 | 6:27PM 1.50 | 6:35AM 1.46 | 7:10PM 1.64 | 7:28AM 1.43 | 7:52PM 1.74 | 8:20AM 1.37 | 8:36PM 1.80 | 9:13AM 1.28 | 9:22PM 1.80 | 10:08AM 1.18 | 10:10PM 1.75 | 11:06AM 1.08 | 11:03PM 1.66 | 12:09PM 1.01 | 12:01AM 1.55 | 1:21PM 0.97 | 1:05AM 1.44 | 2:36PM 0.99 | 2:13AM 1.35 | 3:43PM 1.05 | 3:19AM 1.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22AM 0.11 | 11:39PM 0.33 | 12:05PM 0.05 | 12:34AM 0.20 | 12:47PM 0.03 | 1:27AM 0.08 | 1:29PM 0.05 | 2:20AM 0.00 | 2:11PM 0.11 | 3:13AM -0.03 | 2:54PM 0.18 | 4:07AM -0.01 | 3:39PM 0.28 | 5:04AM 0.05 | 4:27PM 0.37 | 6:05AM 0.13 | 5:22PM 0.47 | 7:11AM 0.21 | 6:28PM 0.55 | 8:17AM 0.26 | 7:46PM 0.59 | 9:18AM 0.29 | 9:07PM 0.59 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | 37 | 43 | 13 | 5 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | - | 3 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). |
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Information about the Backdoor 4 Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backdoor 4 provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backdoor 4 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backdoor 4 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 (Backdoor 4) 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 Backdoor 4 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.
Backdoor 4 is 14 km (9 miles) from the city of Catherine Hill Bay. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Catherine Hill Bay. Catherine Hill Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.