Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

This stretch starts off a bit sleepy, but don’t let the first couple of days fool you. There’s a real nice pulse of energy building for the back half of the period. The water temperature here is sitting at 81°, which is about bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Davidson Point is your only spot in the lineup, and it starts slow. Tuesday the 4th of August is tiny—waist-high at best, with a 0.4m (1ft) SSW swell and glassy conditions in the morning. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. The afternoon picks up a bit with a 1.2m (4ft) easterly swell and calm, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 414, so there’s a little more push, but still not the main event.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th stay small, with 0.4m (1ft) swells and clean but unexciting conditions. You’re looking at knee-to-waist-high waves for the most part. The energy is weak through these days, sitting below 100 for most of the morning sessions.

Friday the 7th shows a hint of life in the afternoon: a 0.5m (2ft) SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period and a combined energy of 150. It’s glassy and clean, but still small. Saturday the 8th sees a jump in size by the afternoon—2.0m (7ft) from the east, but the period drops to just 6 seconds, so it’s a bit crumbly. Still, the combined energy is 456, and with glassy winds, it’s a decent shout for a fun session.

Sunday the 9th is solid with 1.5m to 1.6m (5ft to 5ft) easterly swell, calm winds, and glassy conditions. The energy is strong, sitting at 384 to 451. These are good, clean waves for intermediates. Monday the 10th afternoon sees a 1.8m (6ft) easterly swell with cross-off winds and a combined energy of 535—very good conditions shaping up.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The standout window kicks off on Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning shows a 0.9m (3ft) south groundswell with an extra-long 18-second period and a combined energy of 865. By the afternoon, it jumps to 1.1m (4ft) from the south, same 18-second period, and the energy surges to 1193. This is serious groundswell, and with clean, cross-off winds, it’s an excellent call for experienced surfers. The long period will make for well-shaped, powerful lines at this reef, but be aware—those long gaps between sets are a thing.

Thursday the 13th keeps the quality going: 1.3m to 1.4m (4ft to 5ft) south swell, 16-second period, glassy to cross-off conditions, and energy readings around 1117 to 1180. Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Friday the 14th eases slightly but stays very good with 1.0m to 1.1m (3ft to 4ft) south swell and clean winds.

The second week sees a shift in swell direction. Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th bring 1.9m to 2.2m (6ft to 7ft) easterly swell with shorter periods around 7 to 8 seconds. Winds are offshore or glassy, and the energy is strong (883 to 1011). These are clean, fun waves but better for intermediate to experienced surfers as the size pushes past 5ft.

Monday the 17th of August is a big day: 3.0m (10ft) easterly swell, 9-second period, and a massive combined energy of 1914 in the afternoon. Winds go glassy, making for excellent conditions, but this is expert-only territory—too big for most. The morning has a slight cross-onshore breeze, so the afternoon is the call.

After that, Tuesday the 18th eases to 2.3m (8ft) east swell, still glassy and excellent for experienced surfers, but then drops off quickly. Wednesday the 19th is back to small, weak waves.

So, if you’re picking your moment, the absolute best on offer is Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th of August—that south groundswell with 18-second periods, clean conditions, and plenty of energy. For a more accessible but still very good session, Sunday the 16th of August with 2.2m (7ft) east swell and glassy winds is a ripper for those who can handle the size.

Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have company, especially on the better days.

Rusty.

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