Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. Davidson Point is our only play here, and looking at the whole 16 days, there’s a lot of action, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. This reef setup likes a south swell, which is what we’ve got coming for most of the run. The water’s sitting at about 80°, which is just about bang on average for this time, so no surprises there.

First solid run kicks off Tuesday the 15th. It’s small – 2ft of SSW swell with a looong 19-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with glassy conditions from a light SSW wind, it’s gonna be clean and lined up. The energy reading’s at 280, which is moderate, but that long period at a reef spot like this? It’ll hold shape beautifully. Not a standout for size, but for pure quality, it’s a sweet little session.

Wednesday the 16th stays the same vibe – 2ft SSW swell, 18 seconds, dead calm both morning and afternoon. If you’re after clean, fun, rippable waves with nobody hassling you, these first few days are gold. Thursday the 17th is similar, a touch smaller in the morning, but still glassy early. The energy’s climbing though – by Thursday afternoon we’re at 374, still in moderate territory.

Now, Friday the 18th is where it starts to ramp up. Swell bumps to 3ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and the energy jumps to 806 – that’s strong. Winds are cross-off from the ESE, keeping it clean. This is a top contender. Saturday the 19th morning holds that quality with 3ft and glassy conditions. But check Saturday afternoon – it jumps to 6ft, but from the east, with a short 7-second period. That’s a different beast. The energy reading’s 683, still strong, but the short period at a reef break can get a bit bumpy and fat. The glassy wind will help, but it’s not the same clean groundswell we’ve been riding.

Sunday the 20th morning is back to that sweet 3ft SSW at 16 seconds, clean cross-off breeze. Good. But Sunday afternoon gets tricky – 6ft east swell, short period again, and cross-shore wind. That’s marginal. Monday the 21st brings us back to good form – 3ft SSW, 14 seconds, clean. Solid.

Then Tuesday the 22nd morning – 6ft east swell, 8 seconds, but glassy conditions. That size and period will be a bit fat and dumpy at a high tide reef, but still surfable. The afternoon goes to rubbish with 2ft onshore S swell – skip it.

Now, Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 24th is another standout window. Wednesday morning has 6ft east swell at 10 seconds with glassy wind – energy’s 652, strong, and the longer period makes it way more rideable. Wednesday afternoon holds 6ft east at 10 seconds, clean cross-off. Thursday the 24th goes bigger – 7ft and 7ft east swell, periods around 8-9 seconds. That’s expert territory at size, especially with the shorter period. The energy readings are up around 800-850 – strong. For the experienced crew, this could be pumping, but it’s not for beginners.

Friday the 25th fades fast – small, messy, forget it. Saturday the 26th morning has a fun 6ft east swell at 7 seconds with glass – it’ll be okay, but nothing special. But Saturday afternoon? 3ft SSW at a classic 17 seconds – that’s the good stuff again, clean and lined up.

The last few days from the 27th to the 30th stay small, 2ft to 3ft, mostly SSW swell with decent periods, and plenty of glass or clean conditions. These are mellow, fun waves for a longboard or a twinny.

Best on offer: Friday the 18th and the Wednesday-Thursday window (23rd-24th) are your standouts. Friday’s 3ft SSW at 17 seconds with clean winds is just pure quality. The bigger east swell days (23rd-24th) pack more punch but need a confident surfer.

Crowds? Davidson Point sees them sometimes, but with this many days of consistent waves, you’ll find your own corner if you pick the right time.

All in all, there’s a lot of green light here – get amongst it.

Rusty.

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