Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.2°C
0.3° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, S swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

We’re kicking off with a lull, but the first real chance to paddle out is Tuesday the 25th of August at Davidson Point. This is a reef set-up, wide open to the south swells. The water temp is solid at 81°, which is totally normal for this time of year.

That first Tuesday afternoon session is a 7ft east swell with a short, punchy 6-second interval. It’s glassy, with barely a whisper of wind, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is moderate (657), but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy underneath. It’s rideable but not the best.

Now, the real magic starts Wednesday the 26th and runs through Thursday the 27th. We get a proper south groundswell. Wednesday morning you’ve got 2ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, and then Wednesday afternoon it’s a clean 2ft from the south with an 18-second period. All glassy. That is the ticket right there. Long lines, clean faces, and real shape for the size. The energy is moderate (608-692), but that period makes it feel much better. This is the best quality for the everyday surfer.

We get a nice, consistent run of that S groundswell right through Friday the 28th and the weekend, with sizes mostly 3ft to 3ft and periods staying in that 14 to 17-second range. Winds stay light and favourable, mostly glassy or cross-off. The break is fairly consistent and can draw a few locals, but it’s not a zoo.

Saturday the 29th sees a shift to a weaker, shorter-period east swell (5ft to 6ft at 6-7 seconds). That’s sloppy, and the quality drops. By Sunday afternoon the 30th, the wind turns side-shore and conditions go marginal through Monday the 31st. That’s a rough couple of days.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a tiny, perfect 2ft south groundswell at 18 seconds in the morning, glassy. Then Tuesday afternoon we get a 5ft east swell at 8 seconds with calm wind – surfable, clean.

The next big highlight is Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. Thursday morning is 6ft from the east at 7 seconds, glassy. Then it holds: Thursday afternoon and all day Friday we see 6ft to 6ft from the east at 8 seconds, with light offshore or glassy winds. Energy readings hit 569-657. That’s a really fun, punchy size for an intermediate, and it’s going to be clean.

The absolute standout for experienced surfers is Sunday the 6th of September. Risk of thunderstorms, but the morning brings 5ft from the east with a 12-second period and a massive wave energy of 1108. That is strong. A light cross-off breeze keeps it clean. This is the big day – serious power and long-period grunt, perfect for a reef that can handle it.

Later that day and into Monday the 7th, the swell switches to a very long period SSW swell (18-21 seconds) with smaller heights of 3ft to 4ft, but still big energy (795-1015). The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean, but those long-period south swells can be a little straight on some breaks – on the reef it should wrap in nicely.

From Tuesday the 8th, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze (12-15 mph) and the surf quality fades. Long-period south swells linger at 3ft to 3ft, but the conditions get marginal and messy. Not worth the gamble.

So here’s the bottom line: the best clean, fun, everyday surfing is that Wednesday and Thursday run (26th and 27th). The real power session for the crew who can handle it is Sunday the 6th of September. Pick your moment, stay safe, and have fun.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
6
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
19
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
17
1
S
15
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
1.4
E
7
1.7
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
0.5
SSW
15
1.4
E
7
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
S
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
389
218
215
304
448
448
443
452
267
320
232
173
232
233
226
239
126
181
116
273
Wind (km/h)
5
E
15
E
5
ESE
5
SE
10
ENE
5
SE
5
SE
10
E
0
NNE
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
SE
10
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
SE
10
ENE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:00PM0.55m
2:40AM0.26m
3:26PM0.55m
3:15AM0.29m
3:51PM0.54m
3:52AM0.33m
4:15PM0.52m
4:32AM0.37m
4:38PM0.48m
5:15AM0.41m
5:00PM0.43m
6:04AM0.44m
5:21PM0.37m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.13m
8:20AM0.02m
10:09PM0.12m
8:58AM0.03m
10:26PM0.10m
9:37AM0.05m
10:45PM0.09m
10:18AM0.09m
11:05PM0.07m
11:04AM0.14m
11:29PM0.05m
11:59AM0.19m
11:55PM0.05m
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6:20
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6:20
6:20
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7:00
7:00
7:00
6:59
6:58
6:57
6:55
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Temp °C
29
27
28
28
26
27
27
26
27
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26
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27
27
Feels °C
30
29
30
31
28
29
29
28
30
29
28
29
29
26
28
31
28
29
28
29
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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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