
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 508 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s 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 glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Davidson Point’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, don’t get too excited for this weekend or the start of next week. We’ve got tiny, weak swell with energy readings barely hitting triple digits (84 to 304). The waves are there, but they’re smaller than a chihuahua’s yawn – think 1ft to 3ft. Winds are glassy or calm, which is nice for a clean surface, but there just isn't enough push to make it a proper session. This is a slow start, so don’t bother paddling out unless you’re desperate for a float. Water temp is sitting at 80°, about normal for this time of year.
Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th see a slight bump up to 2ft - 2ft, with clean conditions and moderate energy (around 280 to 329). It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. We’re still waiting for the real juice.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th is our first true standout. Davidson Point (reef) is going to light up. We get a jump to 5ft to 5ft of easterly swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds. This is a beach-break style pulse, not a long-period groundswell, so it could be a little crumbly. But with glassy winds and moderate to strong energy (540 to 681), it’s going to be a fun, punchy day. It is an intermediate-level spot, so the size is manageable.
Moving into Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, the energy actually peaks even higher (611 to 887), but the swell backs off to knee-to-waist high 3ft from the SSW. The period is a solid 15–17 seconds, so this is proper groundswell. For a reef break like Davidson Point, that longer period means better shape and more grunt. There’s a light wind too, making for glassy or clean conditions. Saturday afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-off breeze, but it’s still clean. This stretch is the other highlight – clean, long-period SSW swell at a nice handling size.
After that, the energy drops and conditions get a bit messy. Sunday the 20th is still bright and clean, but the swell shrinks back to 3ft. From Monday the 21st through the end of the 16 days, we see a real mixed bag. There are spikes of decent energy again (like 503 on the 23rd and 744 on the 24th) with some 4ft to 5ft easterly swell, but the wind starts swinging around, sometimes bringing cross-off or cross-onshore breezes. The 25th and 26th have some promising pulses – especially Friday afternoon on the 25th with 5ft of east swell and glassy winds – but the 26th gets choppy and poor again.
Overall, the best windows are Thursday 17th and the Friday-to-Saturday window of the 18th and 19th. The 17th has the biggest early swell, while the 18th-19th has the best quality groundswell for the reef. After that, there are pockets of goodness (like the 23rd and 24th), but you’ll need to pick your window carefully.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 18 |
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150 | 148 | 194 | 98 | 67 | 84 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 118 | 117 | 256 | 251 | 243 | 316 | 316 | 249 | 223 | 307 | 494 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 4:02PM0.48m | 4:35AM0.46m | 4:26PM0.43m | 5:18AM0.48m | 4:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.49m | 5:03PM0.31m | 6:48AM0.48m | 5:03PM0.26m | 7:44AM0.46m | 8:56AM0.45m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:34AM0.12m | 10:41PM0.05m | 11:23AM0.17m | 11:02PM0.05m | 12:18PM0.21m | 11:24PM0.05m | 1:35PM0.25m | 11:47PM0.06m | 00:14AM0.09m | 00:52AM0.11m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | NE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
150 | 148 | 32 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 27 | 26 | 256 | 251 | 243 | 316 | 316 | 249 | 48 | 226 | 491 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
37 | 28 | 64 | 98 | 67 | 84 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 118 | 117 | 43 | 42 | 32 | 35 | 42 | 44 | 169 | 37 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SE 4 | SE 5 | NW 13 | SE 5 | WNW 12 | SE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SE 8 |
9 | 45 | 46 | 4 | 10 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 47 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 49 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 148 | 148 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 |
119 | 233 | 194 | 35 | 37 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 93 | 106 | 145 | 223 | 307 | 494 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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