Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.5° C
0.2° 

Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 23s period, SSW swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with W 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 0.7m 23s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 23s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right on, let's take a look at what's cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up for a really nice run later on.

Right now there's barely a ripple, so don't bother paddling out just yet. The first real chance to wet a line comes Thursday morning the 16th. It's small, just 2ft of clean glass from the west, and the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is a modest 272, so it's mellow, but with glassy conditions and that long 14-second period, Davidson Point (a reef break that's fairly consistent) will have some fun little lines rolling through. Crowds are possible here, so just a heads up. Thursday afternoon is much the same story.

Friday the 17th starts small and a bit ordinary, but the afternoon gets glassy again with a 2ft wave from the south-southwest, period at 16-seconds. The energy jumps to 332 and the conditions will be clean. Saturday the 18th keeps that glassy, small vibe going with similar 2ft swell and moderate energy (226 in the morning).

Sunday the 19th morning is a standout for the first week. It's dead calm, glassy as a mirror, and we get the best wave height of the early run at 4ft. The swell is from the east with a short 8-second period and combined energy of 357. The short period means it won't be world-class, but that clean 4ft on a reef with no wind is a damn good morning session. Crowds are possible.

From Monday the 20th through Tuesday the 21st, we stay small and glassy, with long-period groundswell from the south, offering consistent but small waves. Tuesday afternoon gets a crosswind, so it's a bit less appealing.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 22nd is the first major shift. A powerful, long-period south-southwest groundswell fills in. The morning shows 2ft but with a staggering 24-second period and an energy reading of 826 – that's strong wave energy. It's glassy. That is a proper groundswell, the kind that wraps and holds up, perfect for a reef like Davidson. The 4ft swell Thursday the 23rd afternoon is even bigger, with an energy of 1086 (very strong), but it's a shorter east swell. The real gem is the consistent, long-period SSW pulses that follow.

From Thursday the 23rd morning straight through to Sunday the 26th, it's a sustained run of very good quality surf. The swell direction holds from the south-southwest, the period stays long (18 to 20 seconds), and the energy readings stay high, between 522 and 876 – moderate to strong. Friday the 24th is clean, Saturday the 25th has clean offshore wind (6 mph from the north-east), and Sunday the 26th is glassy again. Wave heights consistently sit around 2ft to 3ft, which is a lovely size for this setup. The water temp anomaly is slight, so nothing unusual there.

The standout window is Saturday 25th July and Sunday 26th July. Saturday has consistent 3ft from the SSW (20 second period), combined energy of 876, and offshore winds. Sunday has 3ft from the SSW (18 second period), an energy of 859, and glassy conditions in the morning. Those two days are the absolute pick of the whole forecast. It won't be too big for anyone, and the quality will be excellent.

After that, the energy tapers off from Monday the 27th, and by Wednesday the 29th we're back to small, poor conditions with onshore wind. The surf fades out into the end of the month with tiny waves and very low energy (77 and 73). So, get it while it's good.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.6
W
14
0.6
W
14
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
12
1.2
E
8
1.3
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8
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.6
S
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
22
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
203
148
142
196
149
152
158
73
181
212
40
139
134
116
271
257
268
407
429
485
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
SSE
10
E
5
E
5
SSE
10
NE
0
WNW
0
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10
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5
SSE
5
N
5
NE
5
ESE
5
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10
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Wind State
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glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:52PM0.59m
6:03AM0.25m
6:26PM0.53m
7:08AM0.28m
6:57PM0.45m
8:22AM0.32m
7:23PM0.38m
9:46AM0.36m
7:41PM0.31m
11:09AM0.41m
12:17PM0.45m
Low Tide
10:35AM-0.02m
1:00AM0.08m
11:23AM0.05m
1:32AM0.07m
12:16PM0.13m
2:04AM0.06m
1:25PM0.22m
2:37AM0.06m
3:25PM0.28m
3:13AM0.05m
3:56AM0.05m
4:46AM0.04m
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Temp °C
26
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26
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Feels °C
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28
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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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