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Backdoor 4 surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 01 Feb 2025 AEDT
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Backdoor 4 surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Backdoor 4 sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Feb 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Backdoor 4 in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Feb 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 5th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 5th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 5th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backdoor 4 over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
ENE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ENE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.2
E
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.5
NE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.3
NE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)8686656768889996677789996657610710106106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)37293348376410913518840023721622221626619011850020412112729717619913458151222132659313265301116340207
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
15
E
15
E
5
NNW
10
SE
25
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
35
NE
15
NNE
10
E
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
NE
30
NE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SW
10
S
15
E
20
NE
20
NE
40
NE
15
NNE
10
WNW
20
NE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
ENE
10
SSW
15
N
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
onoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:44PM
1.32
11:42AM
1.59
12:31AM
1.36
12:30PM
1.44
1:21AM
1.39
1:25PM
1.27
2:18AM
1.40
2:30PM
1.10
3:21AM
1.42
3:50PM
0.99
4:31AM
1.44
5:18PM
0.94
5:39AM
1.49
6:34PM
0.96
6:40AM
1.55
7:32PM
1.01
7:32AM
1.60
8:19PM
1.07
8:18AM
1.64
8:59PM
1.13
8:58AM
1.65
9:36PM
1.18
9:36AM
1.63
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:29AM
0.27
6:14PM
0.05
6:25AM
0.31
6:56PM
0.13
7:28AM
0.37
7:41PM
0.23
8:42AM
0.41
8:33PM
0.33
10:07AM
0.41
9:36PM
0.40
11:32AM
0.37
10:46PM
0.44
12:43PM
0.29
11:55PM
0.43
1:39PM
0.22
12:55AM
0.39
2:25PM
0.17
1:46AM
0.35
3:04PM
0.13
2:31AM
0.31
3:40PM
0.11
3:12AM
0.28
4:12PM
0.11
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thu
13
Sunrise-6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--7:57--7:55--7:55--7:54--7:53--7:52--7:52--7:51--7:51--7:50--7:49--7:47
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Rain (mm)
------------------------------1--1-2
Temp. °C232323232324242325242525222324242425252525242323242325253334262325253032
Feels °C (?)222222232525222323222625212524232422252625282424262221223232262527243033

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

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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.

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