When should you surf Back Beach today?
The strongest signal points around 5h15 with a 74/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Back Beach surf today, Saturday 17 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Back Beach (Coral Coast).
Best score today
745h15
Now
6800:00
Waves
2.1 m
12 s
Wind
10 km/h
Onshore · SW
Tide
▼ 10:00
range 0.6 m
Light
05:42 → 18:31
Best windows today
5h1574/100
1.6 m · 11 s · 5 km/h
6h74/100
1.7 m · 11 s · 7 km/h
7h74/100
1.7 m · 11 s · 8 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 68 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 90 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 90 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 90 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 74 | 1.6 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 74 | 1.7 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 74 | 1.7 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | 74 | 1.7 m · 11 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 53 | 1.7 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | 43 | 1.7 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · W | mid-tide |
| 11:00 | 21 | 1.7 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 20 | 1.7 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 20 | 1.8 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SW | mid-tide |
| 14:00 | 20 | 1.8 m · 12 s | 17 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.8 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.9 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.9 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 16 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 15 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | — | 2.0 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 14 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | — | 2.1 m · 12 s | 13 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Back Beach today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 10:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Back Beach suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Back Beach.