
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, S swell with 901 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days of the window are pretty ordinary, with small, weak, and crumbly conditions. But don’t write it off just yet – the real action kicks in from the middle of next week and builds into something special.
Friday morning, August 7th starts off marginal. We’ve got a weak 2.6ft easterly windswell at 7 seconds, pushed by a light cross-onshore breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird. The combined energy is weak (142), so it’s a bit of a non-starter. By Friday afternoon it goes glassy, but the swell drops to 1.6ft with a long period from the SSW – that’s a groundswell, but it’s just too small to get excited about.
Saturday, August 8th – the morning is glassy again, with a 1.6ft SSW swell, but the period is still long (14 seconds). The energy is moderate (210). It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon goes glassy with a 1.3ft SW swell at 18 seconds – very long period, very clean, but you’ll be hunting for the one wave that stands up. More of a longboard glide session.
Sunday, August 9th – the morning sees a bump in size: 4.9ft of east windswell at 7 seconds, with glassy conditions. The energy jumps to moderate (311). It’s clean, but the short period means it’ll be a bit bumpy and closey-outy. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze, and the swell stays around 4.6ft – still marginal.
Monday, August 10th – things start looking up. The morning has a clean cross-offshore breeze and 4.6ft of east swell. The energy is solid moderate (446). The afternoon gets even better: offshore wind and 5.2ft of east swell, with energy at 488. This is where the window starts to open.
Tuesday, August 11th – the morning is glassy, 4.6ft east swell, and the energy is still moderate (404). But the afternoon? That’s a standout. A glassy calm, 5.6ft of east swell, and the energy jumps to 521. This is very good surf for an intermediate. Clean, fun, and with a bit of push.
Wednesday, August 12th – the morning is glassy, but the swell drops to 2.6ft. However, the period is 18 seconds from the south, and the energy is strong (666). That’s a lot of energy for a small wave – it’ll be a clean, long-period groundswell, but it’s a bit small for the power. The afternoon gets a slight cross-shore, 3.3ft S swell at 18 seconds with energy at 889 – still strong, but the wind messes it up a bit.
Thursday, August 13th – this is the first real standout. The morning is glassy, 4.3ft of S groundswell at 16 seconds, and the energy is very strong (1094). This is excellent surf for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and long-period. The afternoon is also glassy, 3.9ft S swell at 15 seconds, with energy at 700. Still very good. This is the day to clear your schedule.
Friday, August 14th – another excellent morning. Glassy
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 7 | E 6 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
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53 | 70 | 137 | 95 | 115 | 81 | 179 | 204 | 200 | 211 | 206 | 276 | 234 | 209 | 214 | 268 | 413 | 620 | 901 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 12:30PM0.55m | 1:25PM0.60m | 00:14AM0.17m | 2:12PM0.64m | 1:28AM0.19m | 2:54PM0.66m | 2:24AM0.23m | 3:33PM0.65m | 3:14AM0.27m | 4:09PM0.63m | 4:03AM0.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05AM0.02m | 5:16AM-0.00m | 9:29PM0.16m | 6:22AM-0.03m | 9:47PM0.13m | 7:19AM-0.05m | 10:10PM0.12m | 8:11AM-0.06m | 10:35PM0.11m | 8:59AM-0.04m | 10:59PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 6 | SSW 13 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 |
53 | 52 | 137 | 77 | 115 | 19 | 99 | 15 | 31 | 198 | 196 | 176 | 234 | 167 | 56 | 239 | 218 | 620 | 901 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SSE 11 | SW 19 | SE 6 | SW 18 | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NE 5 | SE 10 | NE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 13 | ESE 9 |
17 | 9 | 39 | 95 | 12 | 81 | 19 | 98 | 59 | 14 | 44 | 25 | 39 | 28 | 210 | 268 | 413 | 218 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 11 | N 7 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 18 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | N 8 | NE 7 | SSW 11 | NNE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 6 |
16 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 83 | 44 | 20 | 9 | 156 | 48 | 25 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 41 | 16 | 35 | 51 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
41 | 70 | 44 | 58 | 111 | 204 | 179 | 204 | 200 | 211 | 206 | 276 | 187 | 209 | 214 | 58 | 138 | 138 | 113 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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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