Daves Backyard surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, S swell with 851 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Daves Backyard this week:
The surf forecast for Daves Backyard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Daves Backyard in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Daves Backyard over the next 16 days.
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