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Backwash Surf Forecast
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Backwash surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 21 Jan 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backwash this week:
The surf forecast for Backwash over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backwash in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 22nd Jan) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 26th Jan) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backwash over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 92 | 117 | 115 | 103 | 133 | 128 | 126 | 61 | 59 | 66 | 54 | 55 | 129 | 147 | 194 | 418 | 529 | 653 | 551 | 622 | 485 | 367 | 334 | 258 | 145 | 100 | 97 | 125 | 152 | 204 | 201 | 175 | 169 | 213 | 213 | 210 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:22AM 2.20 | 8:44PM 2.41 | 9:19AM 2.09 | 9:39PM 2.34 | 10:26AM 2.03 | 10:43PM 2.32 | 11:37AM 2.06 | 11:47PM 2.37 | 12:38PM 2.17 | 12:44AM 2.49 | 1:30PM 2.33 | 1:35AM 2.64 | 2:15PM 2.53 | 2:21AM 2.79 | 2:57PM 2.74 | 3:04AM 2.93 | 3:38PM 2.93 | 3:47AM 3.02 | 4:18PM 3.09 | 4:30AM 3.05 | 4:59PM 3.19 | 5:14AM 3.03 | 5:42PM 3.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20AM 0.85 | 2:22PM 0.94 | 3:15AM 0.92 | 3:17PM 1.04 | 4:18AM 0.94 | 4:21PM 1.09 | 5:24AM 0.89 | 5:29PM 1.07 | 6:24AM 0.79 | 6:30PM 0.98 | 7:15AM 0.64 | 7:24PM 0.84 | 8:00AM 0.47 | 8:12PM 0.68 | 8:42AM 0.31 | 8:57PM 0.52 | 9:22AM 0.18 | 9:41PM 0.38 | 10:02AM 0.09 | 10:25PM 0.27 | 10:42AM 0.06 | 11:09PM 0.22 | 11:24AM 0.10 | |||||||||||||
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 | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | - | 4 | 7 | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backwash Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backwash provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backwash can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backwash 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 (Backwash) 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 Backwash 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Backwash, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 48 km (30 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.
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