Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.1° 

Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 329 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Davidson Point this week:

The surf forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get into it. Right now, we’ve got a quiet start with small, clean waves coming through, but the really good stuff builds up later. Let’s break it down, day by day.

The first surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday the 15th, but honestly, it’s marginal. Davidson Point is showing a small 3ft west swell with a long 15-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is only moderate at 437. It’s not going to be a write-off, but don’t get your hopes up.

Thursday the 16th looks better. That same west swell drops a touch to 2ft but the wind goes glassy in the morning and cross-off in the afternoon. The energy still sits around 272 to 316, so it’s clean and rideable. That’s a fun little window. Water temp is 80°, which is spot on average for this time of year.

Friday the 17th is another glassy morning with 2ft swell from the west, then it shifts to a 2ft SSW swell in the afternoon with zero wind and a period of 16 seconds. At Davidson Point (a reef break), that long period groundswell will really line up nicely. Energy reads 304 to 353 – moderate, but with that glass, it’s quality.

Saturday the 18th has a glassy start with 2ft SSW swell, but it gets a bit wonky by the afternoon with cross-on wind. Still, the morning session is worth it.

Sunday the 19th is where we see a jump in size: 4ft from the east, but the period is only 8 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, so it won’t have the same push as the groundswell days, but the wind is glassy both morning and afternoon. Energy is moderate at 362. It’s not a standout, but it’s surfable.

Monday the 20th drops right back down to 2ft, so we’re scratching again.

Now, here’s where the real interest kicks in. Wednesday the 22nd of July, in the afternoon – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The swell is only 2ft, but it’s from the SSW with a 23-second period. That is proper groundswell, very long period. Combined with glassy wind, Davidson Point will be clean, lined up, and surprisingly fun despite the small size. Energy hits 536, that’s moderate. This is the kind of session where you just paddle out and let the ocean do the work. Crowds are possible here, but it’s worth dealing with.

Then Thursday the 24th of July – both morning and afternoon are absolute gems. The swell builds to 2-3ft from the SSW at 18 seconds, zero wind, glassy as glass. Energy climbs to 833 and 906 – moderate to strong. This is the standout of the whole outlook. It’s a reef break, that long period is perfect, and the conditions will be dreamy. Intermediate surfers will love it. This is the best on offer.

The following few days, from the 25th to the 27th of July, keep that quality going. Morning sessions on the 25th and 26th offer 2-3ft SSW groundswell with glassy wind and strong energy readings in the 500-700 range. It stays clean and fun. On the 27th, it’s still good but backing off a touch.

By the 28th of July, we start to see the energy drop and the wind turns a little cross-on in the afternoon. Still rideable, but not the highlight.

The tail end of the forecast, around the 29th and 30th of July, we get a 4ft east swell again but with short 7- and 6-second periods. The wind is glassy, but the quality will be average – more of a bumpy ride than proper waves. Not a finish to write home about.

All in all, the real magic is from the 22nd to the 26th of July. The rest is small and clean, but those few days are the ones you want to be in the water for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Friday
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0.8
W
15
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15
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15
0.7
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14
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14
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14
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16
0.7
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14
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14
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6
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16
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0.9
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
291
283
272
206
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148
142
196
198
149
158
123
212
217
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139
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165
212
329
268
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
5
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E
5
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5
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15
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High Tide
5:15PM0.64m
5:03AM0.23m
5:52PM0.59m
6:03AM0.25m
6:26PM0.53m
7:08AM0.28m
6:57PM0.45m
8:22AM0.32m
7:23PM0.38m
9:46AM0.36m
7:41PM0.31m
11:09AM0.41m
Low Tide
9:48AM-0.08m
00:28AM0.09m
10:35AM-0.02m
1:00AM0.08m
11:23AM0.05m
1:32AM0.07m
12:16PM0.13m
2:04AM0.06m
1:25PM0.22m
2:37AM0.06m
3:25PM0.28m
3:13AM0.05m
3:56AM0.05m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Davidson Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Davidson Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Davidson Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Davidson Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Davidson Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Davidson Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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