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Backsides Surf Forecast
/ NSW – North Coast (46 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Backsides surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 21 Jan 2025 AEDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backsides this week:
The surf forecast for Backsides over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backsides in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 24) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Jan) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 25th Jan) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backsides over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 701 | 479 | 294 | 190 | 69 | 119 | 111 | 85 | 53 | 32 | 537 | 586 | 867 | 585 | 363 | 462 | 286 | 240 | 151 | 71 | 48 | 54 | 38 | 14 | 8 | 61 | 84 | 105 | 68 | 69 | 76 | 94 | 86 | 79 | 88 | 58 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:10AM 1.09 | 2:28PM 1.00 | 4:16AM 1.15 | 3:26PM 0.93 | 5:22AM 1.24 | 4:43PM 0.89 | 6:19AM 1.35 | 6:06PM 0.89 | 7:06AM 1.47 | 7:10PM 0.93 | 7:48AM 1.58 | 8:01PM 0.98 | 8:28AM 1.67 | 8:45PM 1.04 | 9:07AM 1.72 | 9:26PM 1.09 | 9:47AM 1.74 | 10:07PM 1.15 | 10:27AM 1.72 | 10:49PM 1.20 | 11:08AM 1.65 | 11:33PM 1.24 | 11:51AM 1.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 0.33 | 9:01AM 0.65 | 9:06PM 0.37 | 10:24AM 0.69 | 9:54PM 0.41 | 12:00PM 0.67 | 10:48PM 0.43 | 1:10PM 0.61 | 11:45PM 0.42 | 1:59PM 0.52 | 12:39AM 0.39 | 2:39PM 0.43 | 1:30AM 0.33 | 3:16PM 0.34 | 2:18AM 0.27 | 3:52PM 0.25 | 3:05AM 0.21 | 4:27PM 0.19 | 3:52AM 0.16 | 5:03PM 0.15 | 4:39AM 0.15 | 5:40PM 0.14 | 5:29AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 |
| Sunset | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backsides Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backsides provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backsides can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backsides 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 (Backsides) 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 Backsides 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.
Backsides is 5 km (3 miles) from Ballina. If you plan a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ballina. Ballina has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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