Backdoor Surf Report & Forecast
Waiale‘e, Hawaii
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Current Surf Conditions at Backdoor
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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline
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🌬️ WIND
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5
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🌊 SWELL
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4
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
4ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
8kt
AIR TEMP
24°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
2.8ft @
11s
11s
PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | SSE | 4kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.9ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | SSE | 4kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 4kt | 19°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 5kt | 19°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 6kt | 19°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 7kt | 19°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 6kt | 20°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.7ft | 14s | NW | 3kt | S | 6kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 13s | NW | 3kt | S | 6kt | 21°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 13s | NW | 4kt | S | 7kt | 22°C | 24°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 8kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | SSE | 8kt | 25°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | SSE | 8kt | 25°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | SSE | 7kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.1ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 6kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 7kt | 24°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 7kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 8kt | 23°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 10kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | S | 12kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 13s | NW | 5kt | SSE | 13kt | 22°C | 25°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | SSE | 15kt | 21°C | 25°C | 0.2mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | S | 17kt | 21°C | 25°C | 0.3mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 4.2ft | 12s | NW | 8kt | S | 18kt | 21°C | 25°C | 0.4mm |
Friday
Apr 10FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-4.2ft 💨 8-17kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Saturday
Apr 11FAIR8 good hours
🌊 2.7-4.4ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 19-24°C
Sunday
Apr 12EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-4.7ft 💨 1-3kt 🌡️ 19-26°C
Monday
Apr 13EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-4.5ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 19-22°C
Tuesday
Apr 14EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-4.4ft 💨 2-3kt 🌡️ 19-24°C
Wednesday
Apr 15EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-3.9ft 💨 0-3kt 🌡️ 19-26°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.6ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:3-17kt SSE
Water Temperature:24-25°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Backdoor in Oahu is an exposed reef break with fairly consistent surf, particularly during winter, with January providing the most reliable clean waves. It performs best when northwest groundswells combine with offshore winds from the southeast. The break often gets crowded, and surfers should be cautious of rocks. Summer tends to be mostly flat.
Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Village: Waiale‘e | Suburb: Sunset Beach | County: Honolulu County | State: Hawaii | Country: United States | Road: Kamehameha Highway | Full Address: Kamehameha Highway, Sunset Beach, Waiale‘e, Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionSE
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