Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.7°C
0.4° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 20s period. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 15th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
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AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
2
E
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
256
251
243
316
316
249
169
226
491
459
427
402
291
366
346
429
365
355
331
304
273
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
5
SSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
0
NW
5
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
5
ESE
0
SSW
10
ENE
5
NNE
10
E
5
NE
5
E
5
ESE
10
ENE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
5:03PM0.26m
7:44AM0.46m
8:56AM0.45m
10:24AM0.44m
11:40AM0.45m
11:55PM0.17m
12:34PM0.47m
00:47AM0.20m
1:13PM0.49m
1:22AM0.24m
Low Tide
1:35PM0.25m
11:47PM0.06m
00:14AM0.09m
00:52AM0.11m
2:19AM0.13m
8:30PM0.16m
8:25PM0.15m
5:48AM0.12m
8:30PM0.14m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:42
6:40
6:39
6:38
6:37
6:37
6:36
 mm
1
Temp °C
27
26
26
27
27
26
28
29
27
28
29
27
28
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
27
Feels °C
30
30
31
31
31
30
32
34
30
30
30
28
31
30
29
31
30
29
31
32
31
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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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