Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.8°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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, E swell with 660 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) 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 1.9m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 18th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 18th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's check what's on the menu at Davidson Point for the next couple weeks.

Right out of the gate, it's real quiet. The first few days are weak and tiny, so don't rush. Water temp is a nice 80°, so that's pretty standard for this time of year.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are basically flat. You've got a 1ft SSW swell that's just not doing much. Combined energy is a joke, around 57-143. It goes glassy in the afternoons, but you're more likely to be just floating than surfing.

Tuesday the 15th morning shows a little life with the swell hitting 2ft from the SSW and a period of 20 seconds. That's a super long groundswell, so the lines will be there, just tiny. Combined energy climbs to 287. It's glassy and clear, you could snag a few if you're keen.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are more of the same: small, clean, glassy mornings. Swell stays around 2-2ft from the SSW with period dropping from 18 to 16 seconds. Combined energy hits 471 by Thursday morning, which isn't bad for the size. Solid enough to have fun, but you're not calling in sick for it.

Now, the real one. Friday the 18th morning. This is the session to circle. A solid 7ft pulse of short-period east swell blows in. Combined energy is a massive 1119—that's serious power. Wind is a light cross-off at 15 km/h, so it'll be clean. But with that short period (9 seconds) and that size, it's going to be a steep, powerful, dumpy wave. No long wraparounds here. This is for experienced surfers only. Beginners, do not even think about it. Keep an eye on the weather—there's a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon.

Saturday the 19th through Monday the 21st, the swell drops back to 3-3ft, but conditions are excellent. Light offshore breezes, glassy spells, and that longer-period SSW groundswell comes back (14-16 seconds). Combined energy sits at 555-850. This is the sweet spot for the intermediate crowd—clean, lined-up, and consistent.

Another pulse builds from Tuesday the 22nd, climbing steadily to 6ft by Thursday the 24th. The period stays short on the east swell (8-11 seconds), but the winds are glassy and calm. Combined energy sits around 800-856. Wednesday the 23rd morning is the pick here: 6ft at 11 seconds with a flat calm ocean.

The final days from Friday the 25th to Sunday the 28th mix it up. Some cleaner, smaller SSW groundswell days and some punchier east swells. By Monday the 28th morning, we're back to a clean 3ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period and glassy conditions. Combined energy is 675. A nice, easy finish.

One standout: Friday the 18th morning if you've got the skills. The power and size are real. For everyone else, the best windows are Wednesday the 23rd morning and Thursday the 24th morning—solid size, glassy, and plenty of energy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
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1
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2
2
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2
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4
4
2
3
3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.9
E
9
2.1
E
9
1.9
E
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.8
E
7
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
54
51
49
118
117
256
251
243
316
316
188
169
226
537
660
481
412
306
306
341
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
0
NNE
5
E
5
WSW
0
E
5
NE
0
W
5
SSE
5
ENE
0
SSW
0
SW
5
NE
0
NNE
10
NE
10
E
15
ESE
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:48PM0.37m
6:01AM0.49m
5:03PM0.31m
6:48AM0.48m
5:03PM0.26m
7:44AM0.46m
8:56AM0.45m
10:24AM0.44m
11:40AM0.45m
11:55PM0.17m
Low Tide
11:23AM0.17m
11:02PM0.05m
12:18PM0.21m
11:24PM0.05m
1:35PM0.25m
11:47PM0.06m
00:14AM0.09m
00:52AM0.11m
2:19AM0.13m
8:30PM0.16m
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thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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6:24
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6:26
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6:44
6:43
6:42
6:40
6:39
6:38
6:37
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Temp °C
26
25
25
26
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26
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26
Feels °C
29
27
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33
30
29
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30
29
27
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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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