Daves Backyard Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Daves Backyard Surf Guide

Daves Backyard in Oahu is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. Crowds are never a problem here. Take care of - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Sharks.

Daves Backyard Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.6
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	24.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Daves Backyard:

The best conditions reported for surf at Daves Backyard occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Daves Backyard (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: spring

The best time of year for surfing Daves Backyard with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in May while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 39% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

21%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

40%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

39%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Daves Backyard Location Map

Interactive Daves Backyard surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Daves Backyard is Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl., 10 km (6 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Daves Backyard is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 31 km (19 miles) away.

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Daves Backyard Surf Forecasts:

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7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 29 January 2023, 09:02 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 29
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	15	15	15	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

Daves Backyard Sea Temperature

Warm in and out of the water temperature at Daves Backyard today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24.9 °C and a wind chill of 21.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 24.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite