Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.8° 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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, E swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period with SSW 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 (Jul 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 6s 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 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 23rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 23rd Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. There’s a consistent run of small, clean, long-period swell from the south that’s going to offer some real quality sessions, especially if you’ve got a point or reef in mind. The standout is undeniably Davidson Point, a reef setup that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the S. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

It kicks off from Thursday the 23rd with morning and afternoon sets around 2ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 20 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with a light cross-off breeze, it’s going to be clean and lined up. The combined energy is moderate (906). Friday the 24th sees the swell easing slightly to 2ft-3ft from the SSW, but the period stays long at 17-18 seconds, and the wind is glassy or offshore in the afternoon. Saturday the 25th is the pick of the first week: 3ft-3ft from the SSW, 19 seconds, and glassy conditions in the morning with zero wind. That’s as good as it gets for this size – clean, pushy, and uncrowded if you’re lucky (crowds are sometimes, so you might have it to yourself).

Sunday the 26th keeps it going with 3ft from the SSW, 16 seconds, and glassy morning glass. The energy drops a bit (460), but it’s still fun. Monday the 27th fades a little to 2ft, and the afternoon gets a bit cross-shore, so morning is the move. Then things shift on Tuesday the 28th: a pulse of 5ft from the E hits in the morning, with a period of 12 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy jumps to 737, making it the biggest swell of the run so far. That’s a solid intermediate wave, but the afternoon drops off to a weak 2ft from the S. Wednesday the 29th through Friday the 31st sees a return to smaller, clean S and SSW swells in the 2ft-3ft range, with periods around 12-15 seconds, and light winds keeping things tidy.

Now, there’s a bit of a quiet patch from the 1st of August through the 4th. The swell turns short-period (7-8 seconds) from the E and ESE, building from 4ft up to 6ft by the 2nd. The energy is moderate (up to 434), but with that short period, the waves will be a bit crumbly. The wind stays cross-off, so it’s surfable, but not the same quality as the south swell. The 3rd and 4th of August see the swell hold around 5ft-6ft from the E, period still short at 8 seconds, but with glassy morning conditions, it might be worth a paddle if you’re keen.

The real standout in the second week lands on Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning is a bit stormy with 5ft from the E, but the afternoon fires up with 5ft from the E, a period of 12 seconds, and a combined energy of 805 – that’s a real spike. The wind is light cross-off, so it’s going to be clean and punchy. That’s the best session of the entire outlook for Davidson Point. After that, Thursday the 6th drops off to tiny little 1ft waves, so forget it. Friday the 7th finishes the run with a clean 2ft from the W, period 15-16 seconds, and offshore wind in the afternoon. Not a big day, but a nice way to wrap it up.

Overall, the first week is consistent and clean, with Saturday the 25th and Tuesday the 28th morning as the real highlights. The second week has a proper standout on the afternoon of the 5th of August. Crowds are possible at Davidson Point, but with quality like this, it’s worth the gamble.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
24
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
27
Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
20
2.1
E
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.6
S
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
19
1
S
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
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16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
1.4
E
12
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
416
399
377
326
340
305
502
583
632
448
427
489
228
222
213
593
130
142
206
261
232
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
5
E
5
ENE
15
ENE
0
N
5
ENE
15
E
5
SE
5
SE
10
ENE
5
SE
5
SE
15
ENE
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
NE
5
WNW
0
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NW
Wind State
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off
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glassy
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High Tide
1:09PM0.49m
1:51PM0.52m
00:27AM0.16m
2:27PM0.53m
1:30AM0.16m
3:01PM0.55m
2:13AM0.17m
3:32PM0.56m
2:49AM0.19m
4:01PM0.57m
3:25AM0.21m
4:28PM0.57m
4:02AM0.23m
Low Tide
5:39AM0.03m
10:22PM0.16m
6:29AM0.02m
10:26PM0.14m
7:14AM-0.00m
10:38PM0.13m
7:54AM-0.02m
10:52PM0.13m
8:30AM-0.02m
11:10PM0.12m
9:05AM-0.02m
11:29PM0.12m
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Feels °C
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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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