Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
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Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 33ft (10.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 33ft (10.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 48,281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 10.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)33ft (10.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)33ft (10.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Davidson Point.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way, but there are some absolute gems in there if you pick your moment. The period kicks off on Thursday, September 3rd, with a solid 5ft easterly swell, but the real magic happens on Friday morning. That’s your standout. We’re talking a clean 4ft swell from the SSE, with a nice 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. It’s going to be silky smooth, no bumps, just you and the wave. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The energy on Friday morning is moderate (746), but it’s the quality that’ll get you. Saturday morning is also looking clean with a glassy 4ft SSE swell, but the energy drops a little (486). That’s still a good paddle-out.

Then things get serious. Sunday the 6th morning, the swell jumps to 7ft from the east with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong (2900). That’s excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s pushing into the big stuff. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but that size will be a handful for anyone not comfortable in overhead waves. By Sunday afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph, making it a bit more tricky.

Monday the 7th is for the brave only. The morning swell is 10ft from the south with a 15-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell, perfect for a point break like this, but the energy is massive (4445). The wind is a stiff 12 mph cross-off, so it’s manageable for experts. But the afternoon is a write-off: 18ft and 34 mph winds. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The energy is off the charts (14543) but the conditions are poor.

We hit a flat patch after that. Tuesday the 8th is small and onshore, Wednesday the 9th is tiny, and Thursday the 10th is mostly small junk. The morning of Friday the 11th is glassy but only 2ft of swell – surfable but ordinary.

Now, here’s the other real standout to watch for. Tuesday the 15th afternoon. The swell is tiny at 3ft, but it’s coming from the SSW with a 20-second period. That’s an incredibly long period groundswell, and the energy is actually strong (1007) for such a small height. The wind is glassy. This is a sneaky one – it’ll be a long lull between sets, but the waves that come through will be beautifully shaped and punchy. Excellent for experienced surfers who know how to wait. Keep an eye on that.

The rest of the second week stays small and clean, with glassy mornings and small 3ft to 3ft swells from the SSW. It’s consistent enough to get a few fun ones, but nothing to write home about.

So, the best on offer: Friday morning, September 4th – 4ft SSE, glassy, clean. Perfect. And for those who like a challenge, Tuesday afternoon, September 15th – tiny but with a 20-second groundswell and glassy conditions. That’s the one for the patient surfer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the SE on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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4
4
4
4
3
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4
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2
2
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
8
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1.8
E
14
1.8
E
13
2
E
14
2.1
E
13
2.2
E
12
2.5
SSW
14
3.5
S
15
10
SSE
16
2.4
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.5
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
280
352
359
387
425
1261
1144
1462
1514
1510
2212
5828
48281
1115
408
376
289
261
187
211
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
5
N
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
20
E
15
E
30
E
60
E
45
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
E
5
W
10
SE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:31AM0.50m
10:56AM0.53m
12:07PM0.56m
11:30PM0.17m
1:03PM0.59m
00:49AM0.21m
1:49PM0.61m
1:43AM0.26m
2:28PM0.60m
2:29AM0.32m
3:02PM0.58m
3:12AM0.37m
Low Tide
2:09AM0.05m
3:41AM0.06m
8:29PM0.16m
5:12AM0.05m
8:41PM0.14m
6:23AM0.03m
8:59PM0.12m
7:21AM0.02m
9:19PM0.10m
8:12AM0.02m
9:39PM0.09m
clear
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6:22
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:51
6:50
6:50
6:49
6:47
 mm
1
7
1
8
31
4
1
1
Temp °C
28
28
27
27
27
26
27
28
26
28
28
25
27
28
26
26
27
27
28
27
27
Feels °C
30
30
28
30
28
25
29
29
27
30
28
26
26
25
16
27
30
32
33
31
30
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Information about the Davidson Point Surf forecast

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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