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Surf GuideBaja Sur
Backwash
Backwash is a Baja Sur beach break that only wakes up on the right SSE-swell / NW-wind combo, so it rewards patience more than optimism. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Backwash in Baja Sur.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationBaja Sur, MX
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind N 5 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
-2.0 ftrising
- Low-2.0 ft
- High2.1 ft
- Low-1.5 ft
- High2.5 ft
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