Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, folks, Rusty here, and we've got a look at what's on offer at Davidson Point (reef) over the next couple of weeks. This is a spot that's fairly consistent and exposed to the south swell, so it needs the right mix to fire. The optimum swell direction is from the south, and that's going to be a key thing to watch.

Right out of the gate, we've got some action kicking off this Friday, July 31st. The morning is looking pretty solid with a chest to head-high plus easterly swell, about 5 ft. The period is short at 7 seconds – a bit wind-swell-ish – but the wind is cross-offshore from the east at 9 mph, which will keep things clean. The combined wave energy is a solid 522 (moderate energy), and the forecast is pointing to very good surf. Expect some company, though – this spot can get crowded sometimes.

The afternoon on Friday sees the swell bumping up a touch to 7 ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the east, making it more of a choppy cross-off. The rating dips, and the comment suggests marginal conditions for the afternoon session. Better to stick with the morning.

Saturday, August 1st, rolls in with a similar vibe. The morning brings a 8 ft east swell at 8 seconds, with a light 9 mph cross-off breeze. The energy is a solid 869 (strong). The score says very good conditions again. This might be the biggest of the first pulse, and for intermediates, that's a fun size, but anything over 5 ft can get challenging for beginners. By Saturday afternoon, it drops off a cliff – a tiny 1 ft southerly groundswell with a 14-second period fills in, but the wind switches to a stronger cross-off, and it's a dud. Morning is the call.

Sunday, August 2nd, keeps the run going. The morning has a clean 7 ft east swell at 8 seconds with a light 6 mph cross-off wind – very good stuff, energy at 582 (moderate). The afternoon sees the swell drop slightly to 6 ft but the wind picks up again.

Then we hit a sweet spot. Monday, August 3rd, morning is a standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 4 ft from the east, but the wind goes completely glassy, dead calm. That means mirror-flat conditions on the reef. Energy is 247 (weak-moderate), but the score is still good. This is a session for the glassy-water lovers.

Tuesday, August 4th, is the real gem of this forecast. Both the morning and afternoon are glassy – zero wind. The swell holds at 4 ft to 5 ft from the east, but the period extends to 12 and 11 seconds respectively. That long period groundswell is going to give the waves real push and shape on this exposed reef. The combined energy is up around 532-536 (moderate), and both sessions are rated as very good. This is the best on offer. The long period might make the sets a bit more spaced out, but paddling out will be easier, and the shape should be proper.

Wednesday, August 5th, things drop away. The swell plummets to 1 ft with a long period from the south, and energy is below 100 (weak). Glassy conditions but tiny, ordinary waves. That continues through Thursday and Friday, August 7th, with similar small surf, though the morning of the 7th has a clean 1 ft swell.

Saturday, August 8th, shows a bit of a pulse returning. The morning has 4 ft east swell at 7 seconds, glassy conditions – a nice little window. By the afternoon, it bumps to 6 ft with the same period, clean with a light cross-off breeze. Energy readings are 318 and 349 (moderate). Good, but not the standout.

Sunday, August 9th, continues that pulse. The morning has 6 ft east swell at 7 seconds, absolutely dead calm, glassy. The afternoon bumps to 6 ft with a light offshore touch. The energy jumps to 761-863 (strong). This is another very good window, but do remember that the swell direction is from the east, not the optimum south. It will still work at this break, but won't be as perfect.

From Monday, August 10th, into the second week, the swell shifts to the south, which is the optimum direction for Davidson Point. However, the sizes are smaller (2 ft to 3 ft), and the periods are very long (13-18 seconds). The morning of the 10th has some crossing wind, but the afternoon cleans up nicely with a 3 ft south swell at 16 seconds, energy at 846 (strong) and a very good rating. Tuesday, August 11th, is even better for texture – both morning and afternoon are glassy or clean with a 3 ft south swell at 14 seconds, energy around 508-515. The wave shape on that long-period south swell will be excellent on the reef, but the size is more for a longboard or a fun board. Wednesday, August 12th, the afternoon is glassy with a 2 ft south swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – incredibly long, energy at 517. It will be clean, but small and very setty.

The final days, Thursday 13th through Saturday 15th, keep that small southerly groundswell alive, around 2 ft to 3 ft, with periods between 14 and 16 seconds. Mostly clean conditions, but the energy readings are solid (361 to 905). The morning of Saturday, August 15th, shows the highest energy reading at 905 (strong) but the wind is cross-shore which puts a bit of a wrinkle on it.

So, to sum it up: The absolute standouts are Tuesday, August 4th – both morning and afternoon with glassy conditions and that lovely 4-5 ft groundswell. The second standout is Sunday, August 9th, for the bigger, clean east swell. The long-range promise on August 10th-11th is for smaller but perfectly shaped south swell – promising, but less certain this far out. For beginners, stick to the smaller days under 5 ft, like the 3rd or the second-week south swells. The bigger days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are for the experienced crew.

Alright, that's the word from Davidson Point. Keep an eye on the sky and the tide.

Rusty.

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