Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty checking in with a look at the weeks ahead for Davidson Point.

We’ve got some proper energy lining up, but you’ll need to time it right. The pick of the window is hands-down the weekend of the 5th and 6th. There’s a pulse of solid, long-period groundswell pushing in from the S/SE, and the winds are set to be light, glassy and offshore in the mornings. We’re talking about a moderate combined swell energy on Saturday morning building to a strong energy by the afternoon. Saturday and Sunday mornings will see 5ft to 6ft of clean, lined-up swell. The afternoons bump up a touch, with Sunday afternoon hitting 7ft, which is getting into expert territory, but still under calm conditions. Davidson Point is a reef setup that really loves this S to E direction, so this is prime.

Now, before that, there’s plenty to keep us interested. Friday the 4th serves up a solid foundation with 4ft to 4ft from the SSE and offshore winds—a clean, intermediate-friendly intro to the weekend. Look for that 12-second period to give the waves some genuine push.

Things get rowdy early the following week. Monday the 7th sees a massive spike in swell energy with a strong S’ly groundswell with a 16-second period hitting 12ft. That’s big, and it’s for experts only, with fresh cross-off winds keeping it clean but challenging. By Monday afternoon, the energy goes through the roof, but with a 25ft swell and near-gale winds, it’s simply too much. This spot will be a washing machine—or more interesting for a kite session than a paddle.

That system washes out, and Tuesday the 8th drops back to a messy, onshore 6ft from the south before fading. We’re left with a long, slow drop-off. From the 9th onwards, the swell goes quiet, with a long string of days delivering tiny, knee-to-waist-high leftovers. Between the 12th and 14th, wave heights hover around 1ft—barely a ripple. This is a classic lull for the area, and it can stay like this for days.

Hang in there though. By the 15th to the 17th, we start to see a new, long-period SSW groundswell creeping in. It’s only going to be 2ft to 3ft at first, but the periods are 19-21 seconds, which is proper groundswell. This will offer clean, glassy waves for those who like a challenge on a point or reef. It’s not the size of the weekend prior, but the consistency of light winds is promising. The pattern into the back half of the month looks settled and glassy, so keep an eye on the longer-range charts—something bigger could materialise.

The water temp is about average for the time of year. Crowds are possible at Davidson Point, but with this varied forecast, you’ll find your window.

Rusty

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