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 best times of year to visit. Ideal winds are from the north. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around mid tide. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Beware of 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:
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 05:20 Local time| Domenica 01 | ||||
| 4AM | 7AM | 10AM | 1PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Periodo (s) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Vento (km/h) | ||||
| Stato del vento | cross- on |
on | on | on |

















