Surf spot

Backyard OG (ocean gallery)

Forecast conditions and map view for Backyard OG (ocean gallery) in USA, South East, North Florida. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, North Florida
Coordinates: 29.8113, -81.2610

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.9	0.7	0.7	0.8	1.1	1	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	E	E	E	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.8	6.5	4.3	5.8	4.1	3	3	6	7.2	6.8	6.2	6.2	6.5	6.5	7	7.2	7.1	6.9	6.6	6.6	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.9	7	7.5	4.5	4.8	5.6	5.5	6	6.6	6	6.3	5.9	6.7	6.2	6.2	5.7	5.6	5.7	5.9	5.9	5.9	5.2	5	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.2	5.1	5.1
Wave energy (kJ)	6	6	7	3	5	3	2	2	5	7	8	8	8	9	8	9	9	9	9	8	8	7	8	8	7	7	7	6	7	6	2	2	12	32	41	38	56	39	34	51	86	82	83	70	60	51	45	36	32	26	23	19	17	15	12	12
Wind speed (km/h)	2.4	4.6	4.2	5.9	4.7	12.2	10.6	11.7	6.5	5	5.1	6.8	1.5	13.7	8.4	13.7	5.8	5.1	4	1	8.6	11.2	6.7	6.3	4.8	3.1	4.3	14.5	17.1	17.1	14.7	16.5	15.8	11.7	14.8	21.9	20.4	19.3	18.4	17.9	12.3	6.6	6.4	13.6	12	12.2	6.9	6.2	6.6	4	0.8	6	15	14.7	9.2	7.8
Wind direction	WSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWCross-off	EGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	SSEGlassy	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	WOffshore	WGlassy	NEGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SECross-on	SSWCross	SSWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	SSECross-on	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	ESEOnshore	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESECross-on	SECross-on

Backyard OG (Ocean Gallery) is a classic North Florida beachbreak in the St. Augustine / South Ponte Vedra area, tucked near the Ocean Gallery neighborhood. It’s known as a more local, low-key wave that can turn on when a proper Atlantic swell lines up, especially during fall and winter.

Wave type

Mostly a sandbar beachbreak
Can offer quick, punchy peaks
Often favors shortboarders, though a fun board helps on weaker days
Break can shift a lot because the sandbars move frequently

Best conditions

Swell: Works best on N to E/NE swells, especially from stronger winter systems
Wind: Offshore or light west winds are ideal; clean morning conditions are often best
Tide: Usually better around mid to lower tide, but it depends on the current sand setup

What it’s like

Can be fun and hollow on the right day
On smaller swells it may be soft, closeout-prone, or weak
Because it’s a beachbreak, quality can vary a lot from day to day

Crowd / vibe

Generally a local surf spot with a quieter vibe than more famous breaks
Can get crowded when it’s firing, but it’s usually not as hectic as bigger-name spots
Respect for locals and parking/entry access matters

Hazards / notes

Rip currents can be strong, especially when surf is up
Storm surge and shifting bars can make conditions change quickly
Since it’s on the open Atlantic coast, hurricanes and tropical systems can produce large surf, but also dangerous conditions

Overall

Backyard OG is best thought of as a reliable North Florida beachbreak gem: not always spectacular, but capable of really fun waves when swell, wind, and sandbars line up.