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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 10 am Wednesday 26 Mar 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 Sunday (Mar 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 30th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backsides over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 164 | 167 | 154 | 181 | 195 | 155 | 109 | 122 | 603 | 711 | 1082 | 1189 | 1151 | 950 | 794 | 878 | 794 | 864 | 505 | 542 | 413 | 331 | 332 | 283 | 205 | 339 | 314 | 235 | 241 | 235 | 235 | 268 | 288 | 369 | 362 | 239 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:22PM 1.13 | 7:33AM 1.54 | 8:02PM 1.27 | 8:16AM 1.57 | 8:42PM 1.41 | 8:58AM 1.55 | 9:23PM 1.52 | 9:41AM 1.50 | 10:06PM 1.60 | 10:24AM 1.40 | 10:51PM 1.64 | 11:08AM 1.28 | 11:39PM 1.62 | 11:57AM 1.13 | 12:32AM 1.57 | 12:51PM 0.99 | 1:34AM 1.50 | 2:01PM 0.88 | 2:46AM 1.43 | 3:38PM 0.83 | 4:06AM 1.39 | 5:14PM 0.87 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:27PM 0.27 | 1:03AM 0.30 | 2:02PM 0.19 | 1:55AM 0.20 | 2:37PM 0.13 | 2:44AM 0.13 | 3:13PM 0.09 | 3:33AM 0.10 | 3:50PM 0.09 | 4:24AM 0.12 | 4:28PM 0.12 | 5:17AM 0.18 | 5:08PM 0.17 | 6:14AM 0.27 | 5:51PM 0.25 | 7:18AM 0.36 | 6:40PM 0.34 | 8:35AM 0.43 | 7:39PM 0.42 | 10:06AM 0.44 | 8:52PM 0.48 | 11:25AM 0.39 | 10:17PM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | - | - | - | 2 | 11 | 4 | - | - | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). 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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