Backyards
Backyards is a shifty wave between Sunset Beach and Velzyland that requires a fast takeoff to get barreled. Shallow coral can detonate without warning, and the break sits directly behind beachfront houses—hence the name.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (330°)
- Direction range
- 310° - 350°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (120°)
- Offshore range
- 90° - 170°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
25°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Bottom
Reef
Max wave face
4m+
Board
Shortboard
Consistency
6/10
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
5/10
👥 Summer Break (Jun 15 – Aug 25) — expect extra crowds
Access: Public beach access between houses.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Nov-Feb. Between Sunset and V-Land. Fast takeoff required for barrel.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Kammieland
🏪 Kammie's Market legacy • Workable walls • Under the radar
Velzyland
🏄 Dale Velzy's legacy • Draining ledge • 150-yard peelers
Sunset Beach
🌅 The ultimate proving ground • Shifting peaks • Deep water power
Phantoms
👻 Outer reef phantom • XL swell only • Deep water power
Backdoor Outer Reef
🌊 Pipe's outer shelf • 2nd & 3rd reef • Reforms into Pipeline
Off The Wall
💪 Pipeline's neighbor • Powerful rights • Regular footer's dream