Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Davidson Point. This is a reef setup that needs a south swell to really work its magic, and we’ve got a pretty interesting run ahead.

We’re kicking off on Monday the 31st of August with a bit of a mixed bag. The morning brings a 5ft east swell, but the wind is cross-off and the period is a short 7 seconds. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. That afternoon, the swell drops right away to a tiny 2ft from the south-southwest, with a nice long 14-second period, but it’s just too small to get excited about.

Tuesday the 1st of September is where things start to clean up. The morning shows a 5ft easterly swell with a slight 8-second period, and the wind goes glassy – that’s a real bonus for a reef. The wave energy is moderate. It’s going to be clean and fun. By afternoon, we get a 2ft south-southwest groundswell with a 18-second period, and it’s dead calm. Glassy conditions and long period – this will be a beautiful little window if you’ve got a longboard or a fish.

Wednesday the 2nd of September keeps that glassy run going. Both morning and afternoon see clean conditions with a 3ft south swell and a 16-second period. The afternoon energy is solid for that size. This is the kind of day where you’re not chasing big waves, but the quality is high. Good shape, easy paddling.

Now, Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September see the swell building. We’re looking at 6ft to 7ft easterly swells with a short 8-second period. The wind is cross-off and light, keeping things reasonably clean. The energy climbs – that’s getting punchy. This is fun, solid surf for an intermediate, but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised.

Saturday the 5th of September is where the real standout happens. The morning is still in that 7ft range with an 8-second period, but the afternoon is the one to circle. We get a 7ft easterly swell with a 13-second period. The energy absolutely rockets – that’s very strong. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s got proper groundswell energy. The reef will handle it well, but it’s definitely not for beginners.

Sunday the 6th of September keeps that energy pumping. Morning sees 7ft with a 13-second period and strong energy. The wind picks up a bit from the east-southeast at 9 mph, but it’s still cross-off. By afternoon, the wind gets stronger at 12 mph and there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so the quality drops. It’s still big, but conditions get tricky.

After that, Monday the 7th of September sees a drop in size. We get a 3ft to 3ft south-southwest groundswell with a 17-second period, and it’s glassy all day. The energy is still decent. This is another one for the longboarders – clean, long-period, and easy going.

Tuesday the 8th of September is a write-off. Strong winds and messy conditions. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are mostly marginal, though Thursday afternoon does show a 6ft east swell going glassy – that’s worth a look if you can get out.

Friday the 11th of September is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 6ft east swell but cross-shore winds and a short 7-second period. The afternoon turns glassy with a 6ft east swell and 8-second period – clean and fun, but not a standout.

Saturday the 12th of September is small in the morning, but the afternoon picks up to a 5ft east swell with glassy conditions. That’s a nice little afternoon session.

Sunday the 13th of September has a 6ft east swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon – that’s clean and solid. The morning is cross-on and messy.

Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th of September are both glassy in the afternoons with 6ft and 4ft east swells respectively. Nothing huge, but clean and surfable.

If I had to pick the best of the bunch, it’s Saturday the 5th of September afternoon – that 7ft east swell with a 13-second period and light cross-off wind is the real deal. The energy is massive, and the reef will turn it into some proper waves. For a cleaner, smaller session, Tuesday the 1st of September and Monday the 7th of September are both glassy with long-period groundswell – perfect for a smooth, easy paddle.

Rusty.

Read more