Backyards Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Oahu, USA)

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Backyards Surf Guide

Backyards in Oahu is an exposed reef break that has very consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. Works best in offshore winds from the south southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. There are left and right breaking reefs. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include rocks and locals.

Backyards Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Reef	4
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Backyards:

The best conditions reported for surf at Backyards occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Backyards (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Backyards with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 30% of the time in January while 51% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

30%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

51%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Backyards Location Map

Interactive Backyards 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 Backyards is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 21 km (13 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Backyards is Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl., 38 km (24 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Backyards Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Thursday, 17 April 2025, 06:03 Local Time

m, °C	Thursday 17
ft, °F	5AM	8AM	11AM	2PM
Wave (ft)	NW	NW	NW	NW
Period (s)	13	12	11	11
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off

Backyards Sea Temperature

Warm in and out of the water temperature at Backyards today, but forecast to be overcast. With sea temperatures of 24.9 °C and a wind chill of 24.0 °C, most surfers will choose a shorty or a summer suit or just board shorts.

Today, many surfers would wear a shorty.

Current Temp*: 77°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite