Back Wash Surf Guide
Back Wash in Benin - Bight of Benin is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter and spring are the favoured times of year to visit. Works best in offshore winds 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. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Hazards include Rips.
Back Wash Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 29.6°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:
Sunday, 15 November 2026, 05:06 Local time| zondag 15 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periode (s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind | on | glass | cross- on |
cross- on |

















