Backyards Current Conditions Summary

Backyards in Kahuku, HI is a reef break, suited for advanced surfers. Current conditions: 0.5 ft waves, e 20 mph (cross-shore), falling → low. Conditions not favorable for surfing. Backyards is a broad reef zone east of Sunset with multiple powerful peaks and exposure to north and northeast swell. Choose a defined peak rather than drifting through the lineup. Keep enough energy for the return paddle. Forecasts are updated every 3 hours using ML-corrected NOAA models with live buoy data from CDIP, NDBC, and IOOS stations.