Davenport Landing Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and get real about Davenport Landing. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty average, to be honest. We’ve got a bunch of weak, short-period swell and a lot of onshore wind in the mix. Don’t get too excited, but there are a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle. The water is sitting around 59.9°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a small win.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off. Right now, through Saturday, it’s an onshore mess. We’ve got a small 2.6ft SSW swell on Friday afternoon but with a fresh cross-shore breeze, it’s just lumpy and poor. Saturday morning sees a jump in size to 5.6ft, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a walled-up, bumpy mess. Saturday afternoon is even worse with the wind picking back up. The energy is moderate, but it's not going to translate into anything clean.

The start of next week, from Sunday the 2nd through Thursday the 6th, stays in that same holding pattern. The swell is hanging in there around 3.3ft to 5.6ft but it’s short-period, cross-onshore junk. With that wind, it’s not offering anything. A few of these days have a "questionable tide" call on them anyway. It’s not worth getting wet for.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The first real standout looks like Saturday afternoon, August 8th. We see a bigger pulse of swell filling in, hitting 6.6ft from the NW with a 10-second period. The combined energy jumps up to a strong level. The wind is forecast to be light and onshore, which hurts, but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the period. It’s got some grunt to it, but it’s going to be a bit unruly with that onshore wind. Still, it’s the most interesting day for the crew that doesn’t mind a bit of a battle. It’s pushing into the size where it’s more than just a beginner wave.

The other, more promising window is the following week, starting Wednesday the 12th and into Saturday the 15th. The swell drops off in size, coming back in as a long-period SSW groundswell. The periods are up in the 14 to 19 second range, which is significant. On Wednesday morning, we see 1.6ft at 18 seconds, and by Saturday morning it’s 3ft at 18 seconds. This is where Davenport’s reef and point setup should shine. Long-period swells love a setup like this, holding shape better than the beach breaks. The winds are also lighter, mostly cross-on. It’s smaller, for sure, but it’s cleaner and has real push. This is the better option for a more relaxed, quality session. Don't expect big waves, but expect proper waves.

That stretch from the 9th to the 11th is a real dead zone, with surf dropping down and the wind staying messy. You’re looking at a couple of days of nothing before the long-period groundswell shows up on the 12th.

So, bottom line: if you want size and power, hit Saturday the 8th and be prepared for onshore chop. If you want cleaner, more user-friendly waves, let that long-period energy fill in from the 12th onward. It’s not epic, but there’s a couple of chances to get a few.

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