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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Saturday 12 Apr 2025 ADT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Backyards this week:
The surf forecast for Backyards over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backyards in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 17) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 14th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 17th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backyards over the next 12 days.
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 154 | 187 | 229 | 417 | 270 | 110 | 326 | 301 | 218 | 135 | 93 | 196 | 175 | 993 | 1126 | 970 | 849 | 586 | 16 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 253 | 817 | 734 | 358 | 242 | 140 | 55 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:44PM 1.66 | 9:08AM 1.55 | 9:18PM 1.67 | 9:45AM 1.54 | 9:53PM 1.66 | 10:23AM 1.51 | 10:28PM 1.63 | 11:01AM 1.46 | 11:04PM 1.58 | 11:41AM 1.40 | 11:42PM 1.52 | 12:25PM 1.33 | 12:25AM 1.47 | 1:17PM 1.28 | 1:17AM 1.42 | 2:20PM 1.27 | 2:22AM 1.39 | 3:30PM 1.30 | 3:35AM 1.39 | 4:34PM 1.40 | 4:44AM 1.44 | 5:29PM 1.52 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:05PM 0.32 | 3:32AM 0.23 | 3:38PM 0.35 | 4:06AM 0.22 | 4:10PM 0.39 | 4:39AM 0.24 | 4:41PM 0.44 | 5:13AM 0.28 | 5:13PM 0.50 | 5:49AM 0.33 | 5:48PM 0.56 | 6:29AM 0.38 | 6:28PM 0.61 | 7:14AM 0.42 | 7:17PM 0.65 | 8:07AM 0.44 | 8:18PM 0.66 | 9:06AM 0.44 | 9:28PM 0.63 | 10:08AM 0.40 | 10:39PM 0.54 | 11:08AM 0.33 | 11:45PM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -3 | -6 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 | -5 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -4 | -4 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 2mm) on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri afternoon, min 1°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Backyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Backyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Backyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Backyards 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 (Backyards) 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 Backyards 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Backyards, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 11 km (7 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.
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