
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, E swell with 2,576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Davidson Point this week:
The surf forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.
The first few days are pretty laid back, but there's a real standout building towards the middle of the week and another one way out at the end. Overall, it’s a mixed bag, but the good stuff looks proper.
We’ve got a slow, clean start this Sunday morning, the 9th. Glassy conditions with a slight air, light 3 mph breeze out of the southeast, and a small 5 ft easterly swell rolling in at a short 7-second period. The water's sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. That little wave fades out fast through the afternoon as the swell drops to 2 ft.
Monday the 10th stays tiny. We're looking at knee-to-waist high waves from the SSW, around 2 ft. The wind goes completely calm in the morning and stays glassy all day, so it’s clean for a log or a longboard, but you’ll be working for it. The combined energy is moderate but the size just isn't there.
Tuesday the 11th is a write-off in the morning with a bit of cross-shore bump, but the afternoon cleans right up again with 2 ft SSW swell and glassy conditions. Still small.
Now, Wednesday the 12th – this is where things get interesting. The morning starts with clean, glassy 3 ft surf from the south, but the afternoon is a real gem. We’re looking at 4 ft of south swell with an 18-second period. That’s long-period groundswell, folks. The energy jumps to strong, and with absolute calm, glassy water, this is the pick of the first week. This is expert territory, so if you’ve got the skills, get out there for some proper walls. The long period will mean good shape, but at a reef break like Davidson Point, it’ll be lined up and powerful. The morning of Thursday the 13th carries that energy over with 4 ft surf and light offshore winds, another great session. The afternoon gets a little wind but still clean.
Friday the 14th through Saturday the 15th keeps the quality high. Friday is glassy all day with 4 ft south swell, and then Saturday morning sees the swell bump up to 5 ft from the east, closing out with a solid 6 ft easterly swell on Saturday afternoon. The energy is strong, it’s glassy, and the winds are light. This is another standout for the advanced crew. The 11-second period is solid groundswell, delivering good power.
We hit a bit of a lull from Sunday the 16th through Tuesday the 18th. A few small, clean waves on Sunday and then some messy stormy conditions on Monday with 9-12 mph cross-onshore winds and thunderstorms. Tuesday is small and bumpy. Not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
The middle of the second week – Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th – brings back some clean glass with 4 ft easterly swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it will be a bit crumbly. Better than nothing.
Now, here’s the long-range standout, and it’s a promising one. Sunday the 23rd of August. We’ve got a solid 7 ft easterly swell building, glassy in the morning, combined energy moderate-strong, and a short-ish 8-second period. The afternoon goes calm, with the swell holding at 7 ft. This is only for experts – at over 8 ft it’s a beast. It will be big and powerful, but the short period might make it a little lumpy. Still, with glassy conditions and that much push, it’s the clear standout for the very end of the run. Monday the 24th fades a bit but stays clean at 6 ft.
Remember, longer-range calls like that Sunday the 23rd are promising, but not locked in. Keep an eye on it.
Right, that’s the read. Signing off.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
159 | 198 | 196 | 234 | 234 | 167 | 210 | 365 | 521 | 741 | 890 | 989 | 794 | 623 | 503 | 489 | 394 | 280 | 276 | 2576 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:12PM0.64m | 1:28AM0.19m | 2:54PM0.66m | 2:24AM0.23m | 3:33PM0.65m | 3:14AM0.27m | 4:09PM0.63m | 4:03AM0.30m | 4:42PM0.59m | 4:51AM0.34m | 5:12PM0.53m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:39PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.13m | 7:19AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.12m | 8:11AM-0.06m | 10:35PM0.11m | 8:59AM-0.04m | 10:59PM0.10m | 9:46AM-0.01m | 11:24PM0.09m | 10:32AM0.05m | 11:48PM0.08m | 11:20AM0.12m | 00:12AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 7 |
86 | 198 | 196 | 234 | 234 | 167 | 210 | 239 | 273 | 741 | 890 | 989 | 794 | 623 | 503 | 489 | 394 | 280 | 276 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 13 |
156 | 45 | 47 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 50 | 365 | 521 | 273 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 45 | 40 | 41 | 52 | 209 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | SE 10 | NE 7 | N 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 9 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | W 11 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
10 | 15 | 45 | 13 | 19 | 42 | 41 | 45 | 35 | 37 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 11 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 14 | E 13 |
159 | 152 | 160 | 163 | 92 | 108 | 150 | 83 | 102 | 152 | 109 | 116 | 132 | 211 | 255 | 217 | 251 | 725 | 1956 | 2576 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Davidson Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Davidson Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Davidson Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Davidson Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Davidson Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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