Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a mixed bag coming, but there are some absolute gems tucked in there if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, we kick things off on Sunday the 19th with some clean, fun-sized waves. The swell is a modest 4ft from the east, with a light offshore breeze from the NE. The water’s sitting at a comfortable 80°F, which feels pretty normal for this time of year. It’s not firing, but it’s a solid start.

Monday the 20th is all about the glass. The morning is dead calm, and the wind goes glassy again in the afternoon. Same small 4ft easterly swell, but with that kind of surface, you’ll be sliding on glass. The combined energy is moderate (343 range), so there’s enough push for a fun little session.

Tuesday the 21st sees a shift. Morning brings a tiny 2ft swell from the south, but check this out – the period jumps to 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is in the moderate range (365), and with glassy conditions, those long-period lines will wrap in clean. Afternoon gets a little rain, but still glassy, so it stays rideable.

Now, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 22nd. The swell drops to 2ft, but the period skyrockets to 24 seconds – that’s very long-period groundswell. Combined energy jumps to 698 (moderate/strong). The morning has glassy conditions, and the wind is dead calm in the afternoon. This stuff prefers a reef or point break like Davidson Point. The sets will be few but perfect. For a 2ft swell, this is a standout moment if you’ve got patience.

Thursday the 23rd keeps the clean theme going. South-southwest swell of 2ft at 20 seconds. Combined energy is strong (853). The wind is light and cross-offshore both morning and afternoon. The waves won’t be tall, but the quality will be high. Another day for the connoisseurs.

Friday the 24th brings a bit of a curveball. The morning has a 6ft easterly swell, but the period is only 7 seconds – short-period windswell. Combined energy is strong (769). It’ll be lumpier, but the wind is glassy in the morning, so it could be okay for a bigger board. The afternoon cleans up with a 3ft SSW groundswell at 17 seconds and offshore wind. Pick your session wisely.

Saturday the 25th is my pick of the first week. Morning sees 3ft from the SSW at 19 seconds, with glassy conditions. But here’s the kicker – combined energy hits 1023 (very strong). That’s a deceiving amount of power for the size. The wind stays light and cross-offshore in the afternoon. This is excellent for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here, but for that quality, it’s worth it.

We taper off a bit after that. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th see the swell dropping in energy and period. Monday even gets cross-shore wind and marginal conditions. By Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, we’re down to ordinary, surfable but forgettable waves with combined energy under 200. There’s a solid three-day gap here where it’s best to wait it out.

Thursday the 30th stays poor, but things start to flip later. Friday the 31st brings a new pulse: morning shows 6ft easterly windswell at 7 seconds with cross-shore wind, making it messy. But the afternoon… hold onto your board. A 7ft easterly swell (7 seconds) comes in with glassy conditions and combined energy of 1059 (very strong). That’s big, raw, and clean. This is strictly for experts at that size. The sets will be thumping.

Saturday, August 1st, is another standout. Morning brings a modest 3ft SSW groundswell at 16 seconds, but combined energy is 1066 (very strong) with clean, cross-offshore wind. The afternoon sees 6ft easterly windswell, dead calm wind, and combined energy of 1165 (very strong). The surface will be flawless. Again, expert territory, but world-class conditions.

Sunday, August 2nd, eases off a bit but still holds 6ft easterly swell with clean to glassy conditions. Good size, much more manageable. Monday, August 3rd, the wind picks up cross-shore and the conditions get marginal, but there’s still a 6ft swell to play with if you’re desperate.

So, to boil it all down: the real standouts are Saturday the 25th for that freakishly powerful small groundswell, and the afternoon of Friday the 31st and Saturday August 1st for bigger, glassy conditions that will test your nerve. The long-period stuff on the 22nd and 23rd is also a treat for those who love quality over quantity.

Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty

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