Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Hawaii – Kauai, USA)
| Name: | Davidson Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NE |
Davidson Point in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the south. There are left and right breaking reefs. Sometimes crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Davidson Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Davidson Point surf quality by season and Davidson Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Davidson Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Davidson Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Waimea Rivermouth | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Infinities | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Pakalas | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Majors Bay | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Polihale | 9 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Davidson Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 193 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 207 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 220 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 358 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 377 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Davidson Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Waimea Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 4 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Port Allen, Hanapepe Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii (sub | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Hanalei Bay, Kauai Island, Hawaii | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Nawiliwili, Hawaii | 23 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Davidson Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Ashland (United States) | 2549 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Shasta (United States) | 2558 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Stover Mountain Ski Area (United States) | 2577 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Royal Gorge (United States) | 2602 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Soda Springs (United States) | 2603 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Davidson Point: |
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| Closest city location | Kekaha (United States) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Waimea (United States) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Hanapepe Heights (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hanapepe (United States) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Eleele (United States) | 10 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Davidson Point is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 9 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Davidson Point is Lihue Airport (LIH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 40 km (25 miles) away.
- Third is Dillingham Airport (HDH) in Usa Oahu Isl., 162 km (101 miles) away.
- Honolulu International Airport (HNL) in Usa Oahu Isl. is 199 km (124 miles) away.
- Kaneohe Bay Mcaf Airport (NGF), also in Usa Oahu Isl. is the fifth nearest airport to Davidson Point and is 210 km (130 miles) away.
