Back Wash Surf Guide
Back Wash in Benin - Bight of Benin is an exposed beach break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter and spring are the optimum times of year to visit. The best wind direction is from the north. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Best around mid tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Hazards include Rips.
Back Wash Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 29.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Back Wash:
The best conditions reported for surf at Back Wash occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.
Back Wash Surf:
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 02:55 Local time| Jeudi 29 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
cross- on |
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