Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 2,736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's talk about Davidson Point.
This weekend is a total mess. Sunday the 16th has some serious size – a 13ft swell from the ESE and a 6ft from the SE – but that east wind is howling at 25 mph. It's ugly, it's blown out, and the wave energy is extreme but useless. Monday the 17th is smaller at 6ft to 6ft, but the period drops to 7-8 seconds, so it's short period and weak. Wind is lighter but still cross-off. Not worth it.
From Tuesday the 18th through Saturday the 22nd, it goes flat. Swell sizes drop to 2ft to 2ft from the south or southwest, some with long period (16-18 seconds) but there's just no push. Combined energy is under 300, meaning it's weak. The wind is often glassy in the afternoons, but you won't find a ride worth paddling for.
Things finally turn around Sunday the 23rd. The morning shows 4ft from the east with a 7-second period, glassy conditions, and energy at 394. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th keep that momentum with 4ft to 5ft east swell, clean cross-off winds, and energy climbing into the 300-550 range. Tuesday afternoon brings 2ft from the SSW but with a 16-second period and energy of 552 – that's a proper groundswell that will wrap in nicely.
The real standout window is Wednesday the 26th through Monday the 31st. East swell builds from 5ft up to 8ft, with periods of 8-9 seconds. Combined energy climbs from 534 up to 787 on Sunday the 30th afternoon. That's strong energy. The wind is mostly glassy or calm, with some light offshore mornings. Water temp is around 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
Davidson Point (United States) is a reef break that's fairly consistent and prefers south swell. This east swell isn't its absolute favourite, but with that much energy and those glassy conditions, it's going to pump. From the 28th onward, waves will be over 7ft – that's expert territory. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so expect a lineup on the best days.
If you're picking the best, aim for Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st: glassy, 7ft to 8ft east swell, energy over 700, clean faces. That last week of August is looking seriously good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 9 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 836 | 2736 | 798 | 341 | 318 | 246 | 165 | 121 | 114 | 111 | 237 | 130 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 226 | 173 | 166 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:00PM0.39m | 7:34AM0.41m | 6:14PM0.32m | 8:43AM0.42m | 5:44PM0.27m | 10:05AM0.43m | 11:29AM0.45m | 12:34PM0.47m | 11:18PM0.16m | 1:21PM0.50m | 00:48AM0.18m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 12:13PM0.19m | 00:37AM0.07m | 1:23PM0.25m | 1:04AM0.07m | 4:02PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.08m | 2:26AM0.09m | 3:45AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.09m | 9:28PM0.16m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — |
mm | 8 | 23 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 12 | NNE 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 836 | 639 | 93 | 138 | 62 | 246 | 165 | 121 | 114 | 111 | 69 | 15 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 226 | 173 | 166 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | S 14 | NE 7 | SSE 6 | NE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | S 12 | NNE 6 | S 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 14 | W 10 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 138 | 82 | 84 | 202 | 38 | 29 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 44 | 16 | 63 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 101 | 52 | 160 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 12 | S 13 | NE 7 | S 15 | NE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 14 | WNW 10 | NE 7 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 145 | 184 | 167 | 43 | 150 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 28 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 70 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 4 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 |
| kJ | 320 | 2736 | 798 | 341 | 318 | 176 | 121 | 202 | 158 | 56 | 237 | 130 | 85 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 18 | 54 | 58 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 365 | 171 | 162 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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