
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what you’re looking at for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water at Davidson Point is about 81°F, which is pretty normal for the season. Nothing unusual there.
The first real chance to paddle out is Tuesday afternoon the 11th. There’s a 2ft SSW swell, not big, but there’s moderate energy (301) and the wind is glassy. Rideable, but just a warm-up for what’s coming.
Wednesday the 12th is where it gets good. The morning has glassy conditions and a solid 3ft S swell with a massive 18-second period. That’s long-period groundswell, so it’ll have real punch and shape at this reef. The energy is solid (833). Then Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps to 4ft from the S, still with an 18-second period, and the energy is strong (1035). Winds go light offshore from the N. It’s going to be clean and powerful. That is a prime window.
Thursday the 13th keeps the run going. The morning has a 4ft S swell, a 16-second period, glassy conditions and excellent energy (1021). This is a fantastic time for an intermediate surfer. The afternoon stays clean with a nice cross-offshore breeze and similar sized waves.
Friday the 14th is still a solid option. A 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, glassy calm in the morning and a light offshore breeze in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate to strong (751-702). Not the absolute peak, but consistent and clean.
Saturday the 15th sees a change. The swell shifts round to the E, coming in at 6ft, but the period drops to 9-10 seconds. It’ll be clean with offshore winds, but that shorter period will make the waves crumble a bit faster. Energy is solid (887), but it won’t have that deep-water feel.
Sunday the 16th is one to skip. We’ve got an 8ft E swell arriving, but a risk of thunderstorms and howling ENE winds at 28 mph. The energy is enormous (1575), but the wind will make it a washing machine. For experts only, if anyone is crazy enough.
Monday the 17th drops right back off to a 3ft swell with cross-off winds. The energy is weak (305). Not worth paddling out for.
There’s a quiet spell then until Tuesday the 18th. A new 6ft E swell arrives, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate at best (498-580), and the waves will be soft and weak for the size. No good.
This weak, short-period E swell trickles on through to Thursday the 20th, fading away.
Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see some long-period S swell return (16-19 seconds), but the size is a paltry 2ft to 2ft. Barely worth getting wet for.
Now, the second real winner. Sunday the 23rd into Monday the 24th. The swell is back from the S, 4ft on Sunday with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (879-826). By Monday morning the 24th it’s 3ft but with an 18-second period again, glass off, and the energy is back up to 1021. That is your other major standout. Clean, long-period groundswell on a reef. This is what you wait for.
Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th keep it going. A consistent 4-4ft S swell with periods of 14-15 seconds and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy stays strong (1158-1200). A solid, dependable finish to the run.
The absolute best? Wednesday afternoon the 12th and the whole of Monday the 24th. That combination of clean glassy conditions, proper long-period S groundswell, and lots of energy hitting the reef is as good as it gets. Don’t sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 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 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
210 | 365 | 521 | 741 | 890 | 868 | 794 | 623 | 503 | 411 | 394 | 432 | 633 | 919 | 1282 | 938 | 167 | 264 | 109 | 242 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:33PM0.65m | 3:14AM0.27m | 4:09PM0.63m | 4:03AM0.30m | 4:42PM0.59m | 4:51AM0.34m | 5:12PM0.53m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:39PM0.46m | 6:35AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.39m | 7:34AM0.41m | 6:14PM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:35PM0.11m | 8:59AM-0.04m | 10:59PM0.10m | 9:46AM-0.01m | 11:24PM0.09m | 10:32AM0.05m | 11:48PM0.08m | 11:20AM0.12m | 00:12AM0.07m | 12:13PM0.19m | 00:37AM0.07m | 1:23PM0.25m | 1:04AM0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 13 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | S 14 |
210 | 239 | 277 | 741 | 890 | 868 | 794 | 623 | 503 | 411 | 394 | 280 | 222 | 215 | 55 | 67 | 167 | 121 | 125 | 242 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 20 | S 18 | SSW 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | ESE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | S 12 | S 13 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | NE 8 |
50 | 365 | 521 | 273 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 15 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 41 | 43 | 61 | 148 | 155 | 125 | 264 | 109 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | N 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 6 | WNW 13 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | S 17 | S 16 | ESE 10 | ENE 10 | S 15 | SE 8 |
41 | 47 | 35 | 21 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 26 | 48 | 8 | 33 | 32 | 45 | 145 | 183 | 38 | 43 | 104 | 46 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NNE 7 | SE 5 | S 4 | ESE 3 |
97 | 101 | 76 | 144 | 116 | 135 | 167 | 183 | 222 | 243 | 256 | 432 | 633 | 919 | 1282 | 938 | 164 | 41 | 10 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 441 | 171 | 155 | 162 | 162 | 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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