Daves Backyard Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Daves Backyard Surf Guide

Daves Backyard in Oahu is a reef break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. The best wind direction is from the north northwest. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south southeast. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Hazards include - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Sharks.

Daves Backyard Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	3.6
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	26.2°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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Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 17 October 2021, 08:26 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 17
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (m)	E	E	E	ENE
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

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Tides at Daves Backyard

Current tide and informaton

For 'Ewa Beach, 2.0 km from Daves Backyard.

Next High Water: 01:56pm | 0.6m

Next Low Water: 08:25pm | 0.08m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Daves Backyard Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 25.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (26.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Daves Backyard won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 26.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite