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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 Saturday (May 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Backyards in the next 12 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 07) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 6th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Backyards over the next 12 days.
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 82 | 116 | 268 | 257 | 290 | 344 | 338 | 279 | 279 | 167 | 161 | 125 | 127 | 157 | 149 | 71 | 48 | 29 | 73 | 58 | 59 | 47 | 86 | 103 | 56 | 276 | 197 | 176 | 134 | 52 | 44 | 43 | 47 | 172 | 124 | 96 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:00PM 1.69 | 6:23AM 1.59 | 6:49PM 1.79 | 7:17AM 1.64 | 7:36PM 1.87 | 8:07AM 1.67 | 8:21PM 1.90 | 8:55AM 1.68 | 9:05PM 1.89 | 9:42AM 1.65 | 9:49PM 1.84 | 10:29AM 1.60 | 10:34PM 1.76 | 11:17AM 1.53 | 11:20PM 1.65 | 12:08PM 1.45 | 12:09AM 1.55 | 1:04PM 1.38 | 1:03AM 1.44 | 2:05PM 1.34 | 2:04AM 1.36 | 3:09PM 1.33 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:49AM 0.23 | 12:31AM 0.24 | 12:45PM 0.19 | 1:27AM 0.11 | 1:38PM 0.16 | 2:19AM 0.02 | 2:29PM 0.16 | 3:09AM -0.03 | 3:19PM 0.19 | 3:57AM -0.03 | 4:08PM 0.24 | 4:45AM 0.02 | 4:57PM 0.32 | 5:34AM 0.09 | 5:47PM 0.40 | 6:23AM 0.19 | 6:39PM 0.49 | 7:14AM 0.28 | 7:34PM 0.57 | 8:07AM 0.36 | 8:32PM 0.62 | 9:01AM 0.43 | 9:34PM 0.63 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | -3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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