Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Davidson Point.

The first real action kicks off this Friday morning, August 14. We’ve got a solid, long-period south groundswell rolling in at about 4 ft, with a period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 819, and with the wind glassy out of the ESE, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is a reef break, intermediate-friendly, and fairly consistent. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year. The swell direction from the south is bang on the optimum for this spot. That Friday morning session is the standout early on, and the clean conditions will have the lineup looking good. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so don’t expect it to be empty.

Saturday morning, August 15, the swell bumps up a bit with an east swell around 7 ft and a period of 9 seconds. That’s getting a bit meaty, and the combined energy is strong at 966. With glassy winds again, it’s clean, but that size might push it out of the beginner zone. It’s still a great option for intermediates who are keen on something with more push.

Sunday, August 16, gets a bit messy. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, and winds swing strong offshore at 16 mph from the ENE, but the swell drops and the conditions are only marginal. Monday and Tuesday are average at best – the swell is small or short-period, with cross-offshore winds keeping things just okay but nothing to write home about.

We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday, August 19, through the following weekend. The swell is tiny, under 2 ft, and while there are some glassy moments, the energy is low. It’s a stretch of ordinary surf with only a few surfable windows. The combined energy drops to as low as 56, which is very weak.

Things start to look up again Monday, August 24, when a new east swell pushes through at 5–6 ft, with a short period of 7–8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong, and by Tuesday morning, August 25, the conditions are glassy and clean again. This is another good stretch, with clean, head-high waves and offshore or glassy winds. The standout in this second week is Tuesday morning, August 25 – clear skies, glassy wind, and 5 ft of east swell with moderate energy at 576. It’s going to be a fun session for intermediates.

Wednesday, August 26, continues the run with clean morning glass and a nice 5 ft east swell. The afternoon brings a shift to a long-period south swell at 18 seconds, which will wrap in nicely on this reef but could be a bit too straight for beach breaks. The energy is strong at 804.

Thursday, August 27, stays clean with glassy conditions and a solid south groundswell, but the size is smaller. After that, the surf fades into smaller, more ordinary conditions through the end of the month.

Overall, the two best windows are Friday morning August 14 and Tuesday morning August 25. Both have clean conditions, decent swell, and good energy. The first week is stronger, but the second week has a promising run if you’re patient.

Rusty.

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