Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what’s cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow cooker, but there are some tasty morsels on the menu if you're patient.

The overall pattern is a real mix. We start with some tiny, clean glass but barely a ripple, then we see a solid run of very good, clean conditions kick off towards the end of the first week. The water temp is sitting at a pleasant 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.

First up, Davidson Point (a reef break, intermediate friendly). The surf really starts to get going on Friday the 18th. The morning session is the standout early call. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW, and with a period of 17 seconds, that’s proper groundswell. The combined swell energy is strong, clocking in at (911), and with a light cross-off breeze, the lines should be clean and well-shaped. This will be a serious, powerful wave – best for the intermediate crew. Expect some crowds though; this spot can get a bit busy when it’s good.

The action keeps rolling through the weekend. Saturday the 19th morning is another beauty, with clean 3ft SSW swell and a light cross-off, but Saturday afternoon throws a curveball. The swell jumps to a chunky 7ft from the east, but the period drops to a short 7 seconds. That’s a windswell bump, and at that size with short period, it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. Not really a stand-out for a clean surf.

The real highlight, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is the run from Sunday the 20th right through Monday the 21st. Both days serve up very clean, glassy conditions in the morning with a consistent 3ft from the SSW. The swell energy is still strong (721 on Sunday, 604 on Monday), and with those longer periods, the Point should be linking up beautifully. This is your best bet for quality, user-friendly waves with a bit of power.

Moving into the second week, the pattern stays interesting but less certain. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd see the swell direction shift to the east, with a shorter period, but glassy mornings keep things ridable in the 4ft range. Thursday the 24th morning looks promising again, with a solid 5ft from the east and glassy conditions – the combined energy is strong at (764), so that could be a sneaky good session. The end of the week on Friday the 25th cleans up nicely in the afternoon, back to the reliable SSW groundswell and a light cross-off.

Honestly, don’t sleep on that Sunday the 20th through Monday the 21st window. That’s the pick of the forecast.

Rusty.

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