Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we have to start with a proper disclaimer. Monday the 7th is looking like a write-off. A big 6ft SSW groundswell (16-second period) is rolling in Monday morning, but it’s blown out by a strong cross-off wind, and the combined swell energy is a hefty 1760, so there's plenty of push. But the conditions are just too messy. By Monday afternoon, things get worse – the swell jumps to 10ft from the same direction with a 28 mph easterly screaming across it. That’s 4571 of raw energy, but it’s not for us surfers. That setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Tuesday is also a no-go thanks to onshore winds and rain. So, we sit tight for a few days.

The first real light at the end of the tunnel comes on Wednesday the 9th. Mornings are small and clean with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell pushing in. Combined swell energy is pretty weak at 280, but it’s clean, and that’s all that matters for a fun little session. Thursday and Friday stay in that same mellow groove: small, clean, glassy mornings with waist-high lines.

Now, if you want the best of the first week, focus on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday is a gem – absolutely glassy all day, calm winds, and a little pulse of 4ft to 4ft from the east. That’s a nice change of direction, and it keeps things peaky. The combined energy sits between 326 and 332, so it’s mellow but fun. Sunday the 13th is also glassy, but the swell drops right back to 1ft—still surfable with a 15-second period, but you’ll be working for it.

Moving into the second week, the outlook gets a bit more promising but less certain. From Tuesday the 15th onward, the wind stays very light or glassy. Swell ticks up slowly: 2ft to 2ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. That kind of period likes reefs and points, and Davidson Point is a reef, so that bodes well. The energy climbs from 286 up to 617 by Wednesday the 16th, and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” That Wednesday afternoon (16th) is a standout candidate – but it’s still small, so don't get carried away.

The real standout is the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September. Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th sees a solid run of east swell hitting 6ft to 7ft, with clean cross-off breezes and combined energy readings between 695 and 821. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it’s perfect for the reef. If you can wait, Sunday the 20th afternoon with 6ft east swell and light cross-off wind is the best call. Monday the 21st is glassy with 5ft east swell, and that could be a magic session too.

Water temp at Davidson Point is sitting right on 81°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

One thing to note: Davidson Point is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it can get crowded sometimes. When you get these east swells with clean wind, it’s going to be busy, so get in early. The optimum swell direction is from the south, and these swells coming from the south and east are working well.

So, to sum it up: skip the first few days, enjoy the small glassy windows midweek, and then lock in Saturday 20th and Monday 21st as the best on offer.

Rusty.

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