Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in store for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of waves on the cards at Davidson Point (a reef setup), with a bit of everything across the period.

The first decent surf kicks off this Sunday the 12th, but it’s the stretch from Monday afternoon through next weekend that has me ticking. The combined wave energy is moderate to strong, sitting between 311 and 579, so there’s some real push behind the ocean.

Water temp is at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there, just a comfortable tropical feel.

Sunday the 12th gets things going with an afternoon around 6 ft easterly swell, period short at 7 seconds. Wind is a light cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph. It’s clean and surfable, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy.

Monday the 13th has two sessions. The morning is small at 2 ft, but it’s a long period 15-second groundswell from the SSW with light cross-off wind. That kind of period at a reef point? That’s real quality, just smaller. The highlight of the day is the Monday afternoon – 5 ft from the east, 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy from the north at just 3 mph. That’s pure, clean, lined-up reef fun. Moderate energy (578).

Tuesday the 14th is a real gem. Morning sees 2 ft from the west with a super long 16-second period, light cross-off wind. It’ll be small but perfect. The afternoon though? Same 2 ft west swell, 16 seconds, glassy conditions with a 3 mph SE wind – pure grooming potential (542 combined energy). That’s the standout for the early week.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th back off in size but stay clean. Wednesday drops to 3 ft (15-second period) but the wind goes cross and picks up to 9 mph, making it a bit scratchy. Thursday is cleaner again with 2 ft west swell, 14 seconds, and glassy afternoon winds.

Friday the 17th is small but exceptional. Morning has 3 ft SSW swell, 11-second period, glassy east wind. The Friday afternoon is a gem: 2 ft, but a 16-second groundswell from the SSW with zero wind – dead calm, glass out (343 energy). That’s a long, clean, peeling reef wave for those who know.

Saturday the 18th brings a change. Morning is small again, 2 ft with 14-second period, glassy. But the Saturday afternoon jumps to 6 ft from the east, short 8-second period, zero wind glassy conditions (512 energy). That’s a fun, punchy little wave for the afternoon surf, if you don’t mind the shorter period.

Sunday the 19th is the real standout period. Morning has 5 ft easterly swell, 8-second period, clean. But the Sunday afternoon is the best of the whole forecast: 7 ft from the east, 7-second period, glassy calm with no wind. Combined energy of 546. That’s solid, chest-to-head-high waves, clean and lined up on the reef. For intermediate surfers, this is the pick of the entire forecast.

From Monday the 20th onwards, the swell eases. A small 2 ft south groundswell with 16-second period arrives Monday morning, glassy and clean (328 energy). Tuesday the 21st stays small and clean with 3 ft south swell, 15 seconds, glassy conditions. Wednesday to Saturday the 22nd to the 25th is a run of small but clean surf, mostly 2 ft to 4 ft, with easterly pulses. Saturday the 25th afternoon sees a 5 ft east swell with offshore north-northeast wind at 3 mph (420 energy) – clean and fun.

Sunday the 26th has a nice finale: 5 ft to 5 ft easterly swell, glassy conditions all day. The Sunday afternoon sees 5 ft from the east, 6-second period, dead calm – still very surfable.

Monday the 27th ends the forecast with a small 2 ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, glassy.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 19th afternoon – that 7 ft east swell with glassy conditions is just about perfect for this reef. The second standout is Monday the 13th afternoon for that 5 ft east swell with glassy winds.

Crowds are listed as sometimes at Davidson Point, so expect company, but it’s not a zoo. The reef works best for intermediate surfers – these are not beginner waves when it gets over 5 ft.

This area looks to be consistent across the whole 16 days – no big gaps. If you miss the first week, the second week still has clean, rideable waves.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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