Backyards surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backyards this week:
The surf forecast for Backyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backyards in the next 16 days are 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backyards over the next 16 days.
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