
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SSW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s 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 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's happening at our local break, Davidson Point. We've got a solid run of surf lined up, with a few real standouts if you pick your moment.
The water's a warm 80°, which is about 0.5° above average, so nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year.
The first real action hits Saturday afternoon the 18th of July. That morning is a bit ordinary, but by the arvo the wind goes glassy and we get a 7ft easterly swell. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a fat, crumbly wave, but clean conditions will make it fun. The combined energy is moderate at 510.
Sunday the 19th is a beauty. We've got 4ft of east swell with a better 8-second period. Sunday morning is glassy, and the arvo has clean offshore winds. This is the pick of the first week – consistent, clean, and not too big.
Monday the 20th keeps the good vibes going. Another glassy morning with 4ft of east swell. That arvo, the swell drops to 2ft but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds, and it's dead calm. That'll be a proper groundswell, perfect for the reef setup here at Davidson Point. The energy is moderate at 284.
From Tuesday the 21st through to Friday the 24th, we see a steady run of 2ft to 3ft southerly and south-southwesterly swells. The periods are long, ranging from 14 to 20 seconds, which means plenty of push for the size. The wind is mostly glassy or light cross-off, so conditions will be clean. The combined energy stays in the moderate range (265-888). These are solid, everyday surfer waves, nothing massive but good quality.
Now, the standout. Saturday the 25th of July. Morning glassy conditions with a 3ft south-southwesterly swell at a very long 19 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1032. This is proper groundswell energy for the reef, and the report says it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is the best the window has to offer, hands down.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th keep the fun going with similar sized swells and glassy conditions, though the energy drops back to moderate.
We hit a bit of a flat patch from Tuesday the 28th to Thursday the 30th. The swell barely registers at 2ft, and the energy is weak. Not worth paddling out.
Friday the 31st of July has a tricky morning with cross-onshore wind, but the arvo turns it on. A glassy 7ft east-southeast swell with a short 8-second period rolls in. The energy is moderate at 772. It'll be a bit lumpy and fat from the short period, but glassy conditions will make it clean.
The first two days of August bring some fun options. Saturday the 1st has 6ft to 7ft east swell, with clean conditions in the morning and glassy in the arvo. The period is short (7-8 seconds), so expect a bit of a walled-up wave, but it'll be clean. Sunday the 2nd stays similar with glassy offshore winds and 4ft east swell.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 25th of July at Davidson Point – the combination of strong energy, very long period groundswell, and glassy conditions is a proper winner for experienced surfers. The week prior is steady and good, with Sunday the 19th being a close second for a fun, clean day out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | E 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
149 | 335 | 235 | 219 | 208 | 149 | 153 | 134 | 127 | 271 | 257 | 273 | 315 | 429 | 366 | 416 | 399 | 344 | 326 | 340 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:57PM0.45m | 8:22AM0.32m | 7:23PM0.38m | 9:46AM0.36m | 7:41PM0.31m | 11:09AM0.41m | 12:17PM0.45m | 1:09PM0.49m | 1:51PM0.52m | 00:27AM0.16m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:16PM0.13m | 2:04AM0.06m | 1:25PM0.22m | 2:37AM0.06m | 3:25PM0.28m | 3:13AM0.05m | 3:56AM0.05m | 4:46AM0.04m | 5:39AM0.03m | 10:22PM0.16m | |||||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 13 | NNE 7 | S 11 | NNE 7 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NNE 7 |
149 | 146 | 45 | 112 | 86 | 37 | 65 | 36 | 116 | 271 | 257 | 273 | 315 | 215 | 162 | 416 | 162 | 344 | 202 | 210 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SE 6 | NNE 8 | SE 8 | NNE 7 | SSW 11 | NE 7 | S 16 | S 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 13 | SSW 20 | NE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 7 | SSW 16 |
32 | 29 | 36 | 35 | 21 | 40 | 26 | 134 | 59 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 429 | 366 | 155 | 399 | 36 | 326 | 51 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | NNE 7 | S 12 | NNE 7 | SE 7 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 10 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | SE 5 | SSW 26 | S 24 | SE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 13 | NE 7 | SSW 17 | S 20 |
87 | 33 | 73 | 20 | 16 | 99 | 137 | 37 | 23 | 24 | 8 | 224 | 284 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 85 | 42 | 340 | 305 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 |
134 | 335 | 235 | 219 | 208 | 149 | 153 | 113 | 127 | 86 | 76 | 124 | 145 | 191 | 116 | 255 | 247 | 270 | 302 | 338 | 320 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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