Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf is finally looking据 on the radar here. The next week or so is pretty flat, so don't rush to the beach just yet. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands before any real energy starts to fill in.

Starting off right now, it's tiny. We're looking at ankle-biters, mostly under 3 ft. There's a quick pulse Thursday afternoon with a bit of a cross-off breeze and some 4 ft wind swell, but the period is short and it's not going to offer much. Friday morning is similar, but glassy. It's clean, but there's just no push.

Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th, the energy is weak, with readings around 60-165. It's essentially flat, so you can leave the board in the car. There’s a longer period swell showing up, but it’s only 1 ft. Not worth the paddle.

We get a little bump mid-week, but it's still pretty marginal. The 15th through the 16th sees a slight increase, with some 2 ft to 2 ft groundswell, and it's glassy with some better period. It's surfable but don't expect any fireworks. The combined energy is building though, getting up to around 300-500, so there's a little more life in the water.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th is the real standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft with a 7-8 second period from the east, and the energy reading is strong at 689-729. It's going to be very good. The wind is light, crossing offshore, so expect clean waves. This might be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s on. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

The good spell continues through to the 21st, with solid 3 ft SSW groundswell, with period around 15-17 seconds. The energy stays high, between 500 and 800. The winds are light, often glassy or clean, especially on the 19th and 20th. Davidson Point (Big Island) will be handling this nicely. This is a reef break, so the long period is going to be working well there, shaping up some proper lines. It's fairly consistent, but expect some crowds on the better days.

After that, it fades again. The 22nd drops back to a weak 2 ft, and the 23rd gets a bit bumpy with some cross-onshore wind. The conditions get more ruffled from the 24th onwards, with the wind turning cross-shore and onshore, despite the swell hanging around. There might be a bit of a wave but the quality drops off, and it just becomes more of a chop-fest. That setup is going to be more interesting for the kite surfers if you're into that.

So, the long and the short of it: the middle of the month is looking flat, so plan for that. The real window is from the 17th through the 21st, with the 17th and the 20th shaping up as the best days. It's promising, but as with anything this far out, don't hold me to it. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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