Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cooking at Davidson Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are about to get very interesting. The first few days are building up to a solid weekend, and there are a couple of absolute gems in the mix.

Alright, looking at the water temp first – it’s sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first surf worth getting wet for is on Saturday the 30th of August. Overnight, a pulse of easterly swell kicks in, and it’s going to be a ripper. Sunday morning we’re looking at clean 6 ft surf from the east, with a light cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 549 – that’s moderate wave energy, packing some punch. Sunday afternoon is even better, with glassy conditions and the swell bumping up to 6 ft. The wind goes glassy in the arvo, so you’re looking at silky clean lines. This is the standout for the near term.

Monday the 31st keeps the quality going with 6 ft easterly swell, clean and glassy in the afternoon. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might want to get in early.

Then things mellow out a little. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Friday the 4th, we get a run of really clean, glassy mornings with smaller southerly groundswells. The periods are long – 13 to 18 seconds – so these waves will have plenty of push and shape, but you’ll be waiting a bit longer between sets. Combined energy sits around the 400-730 mark, so still decent grunt. The Tuesday afternoon session on the 1st looks particularly sweet with a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell and 730 combined energy.

Now, if you can hold out, the next big standout is shaping up for Sunday the 6th of September. Sunday morning brings a solid 7 ft easterly swell, a clean offshore breeze, and combined energy hitting 932 – that’s strong wave energy. Sunday afternoon is even punchier, with 7 ft from the east and 973 combined energy. This is the long-range gem. It’s promising, but it’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. This one is for the experienced crew – over 7 ft is getting a bit much for beginners.

After that, from Monday the 7th onwards, the swell drops back down to the 2 ft to 3 ft range from the SSW, with long periods and clean winds through most of the mornings. Solid, consistent surf for intermediate folks right through the second week.

A quick note: The swells over 5 ft (like the 6 ft on the 30th and the 7 ft+ on the 6th) might be a bit much if you’re just starting out. And those long-period southerly swells (15-18 seconds) will wrap in nicely at this reef setup, but can be a bit wonky if you’re surfing a beachie – here at Davidson Point, a reef, they’ll be beautiful.

So, my pick of the forecast? Sunday the 30th of August for the glassy afternoon sesh, and the long-range standout is Sunday the 6th of September for that bigger, punchy east swell. Get on it.

Rusty.

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