Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Davidson Point has in store.

Right now, it’s tiny. Thursday the 2nd is barely a ripple, just 1ft of weak, long-period SSW groundswell with 108 units of energy. Pretty ordinary. The water temp is 78°, right about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on.

Friday the 3rd sees a mixed bag – a 4ft east swell in the morning, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) and cross-shore wind won’t help. The afternoon drops to a 2ft long-period SSW swell that’s just too weak.

Then things get good. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are the real deal. Clean conditions with light, cross-offshore breezes and a building, long-period S and SSW swell in the 2ft to 3ft range. The energy climbs from 585 to 815 – solid moderate energy with proper groundswell. The wave shape will be good, and with glassy to clean conditions, this is your window. Saturday morning (4th July) is a gem: 2ft from the south, 21-second period, glassy water. That long period will make the reef at Davidson Point line up sweet. Crowds can show up sometimes, but this is the best on offer.

Monday the 6th keeps that clean, cross-offshore vibe with 3ft SSW swell and solid energy, still well worth a paddle.

Tuesday the 7th jumps to 6ft in the morning from the east, but it’s short-period (8 seconds) so it’ll be bumpy and disorganised. The offshore wind keeps it clean, but the period is a letdown. Afternoon drops to 6ft – still short.

Wednesday the 8th morning is small again, but the afternoon brings a 5ft east swell with clean conditions – decent little pulse, short period still, but rideable.

Now into the second week. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th both have fun-sized east swell (4ft to 7ft) with glassy conditions. The 7ft on Thursday afternoon is the biggest of the run but with a period of just 7 seconds, it’ll be a bit lumpy and more for stronger surfers. Keep an eye on that one.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th are mixed. Saturday is tiny but glassy with a very long-period SSW swell – that 19-second period will wrap nicely, but the size is minimal. Sunday the 12th has a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but glassy conditions and a 2ft SW swell with 600 units of energy could surprise you.

Monday the 13th through Tuesday the 14th mornings are glassy and clean with 2ft west groundswell – very surfable, good energy in the 650 range. The long period (16-17 seconds) will favour the reef here.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th return to east swell around 4ft to 5ft, periods between 6 and 7 seconds, so not the best quality but clean conditions keep it fun.

Friday the 17th fades out with small, ordinary waves and low energy – just a whimper.

The clear standout is Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th – that south groundswell with glassy to clean offshore winds is your best bet for clean, lined-up waves. The Tuesday the 7th pulse is bigger but the short period holds it back. For the second week, Thursday the 9th afternoon’s 7ft east swell in glassy conditions is promising but less certain this far out.

-Rusty

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