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Daves Backyard surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 HST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daves Backyard this week:
The surf forecast for Daves Backyard over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daves Backyard in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 22nd Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Nov) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daves Backyard over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 39 | 48 | 98 | 401 | 410 | 531 | 371 | 337 | 484 | 257 | 187 | 165 | 140 | 147 | 116 | 184 | 154 | 51 | 68 | 66 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:14PM 0.34 | 3:22AM 0.74 | 2:47PM 0.32 | 3:55AM 0.75 | 3:18PM 0.29 | 4:29AM 0.75 | 3:49PM 0.27 | 5:05AM 0.74 | 4:20PM 0.25 | 5:44AM 0.72 | 4:56PM 0.24 | 6:25AM 0.70 | 5:48PM 0.23 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:47AM 0.21 | 7:59PM 0.06 | 10:28AM 0.19 | 8:25PM 0.05 | 11:09AM 0.18 | 8:53PM 0.05 | 11:53AM 0.18 | 9:21PM 0.05 | 12:40PM 0.19 | 9:51PM 0.06 | 1:34PM 0.20 | 10:22PM 0.08 | 2:32PM 0.19 | 10:55PM 0.12 | |||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
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Information about the Daves Backyard Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Daves Backyard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Daves Backyard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Daves Backyard surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Daves Backyard) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Daves Backyard may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Daves Backyard is 2 km (1 miles) from 'Ewa Beach. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in 'Ewa Beach. 'Ewa Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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