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. Ideal winds are from the north northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southeast. An uncrowded break, even when it is working. Beware of - Rips / undertow - Rocks - Sharks.

Daves Backyard Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	very consistent	25.2°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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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 01:00 Local Time

m, °C	Mon	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	11PM	2AM	5AM	8AM
Wave (m)	E	S	E	E
Period (s)	8	13	7	7
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross- on	glass

Tides at Daves Backyard

Current tide and informaton

For 'Ewa Beach, 2 km from Daves Backyard.

Next High Water: 04:56am | 0.26m

Next Low Water: 01:35am | 0.21m

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 (25.2 °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*: 25.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite