Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's look at what's cooking at Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting right on the money for this time of year at 80°, so no surprises there—nice and warm.

The week kicks off on Monday, July 27th with a small but clean setup. We've got a glassy 2ft SSW groundswell pushing in with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 227, and with zero wind, it’s going to be smooth as. It's small, but for those who want a quiet session after work, this is a solid opener.

Tuesday the 28th sees the swell drop a notch to 2ft from the S, still with good period. Both morning and afternoon offer glassy conditions with light west and NE winds. The energy is workable (146-176), but it's very ordinary. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet.

Wednesday the 29th is a bit more interesting with a clean 2ft to 3ft S swell (14 sec) and a cross-off wind from the NNW. It’s a nicer shape on the face, but the afternoon session is a bit of a letdown with marginal conditions. The energy picks up to 261 though.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday the 30th turns messy with a strong cross-shore wind and building energy (302-497) that doesn't translate to quality—poor surf, so give it a miss.

Friday the 31st through Saturday, August 1st sees the swell jump to 6ft-8ft, but it’s a short-period, wind-affected E swell (6-8 seconds) with moderate cross-off breezes. The energy is strong (487-800), but the quality is marginal. It's chunky and messy and maybe more of a challenge than a pleasure.

Now, Sunday, August 2nd is where it gets good. This is the highlight of the first week. We've got a clean 7ft E swell with an 8-second period, a light cross-off breeze, and moderate energy (581). The forecast says "very good surf conditions." It's not too big for the average intermediate surfer, but that kind of size will have a bit of push. Expect a few heads out there as it's a sometimes-crowded spot.

The start of the second week is a real mixed bag. Monday the 3rd is tiny (1ft) and not worth it, but by the afternoon a 4ft E swell and glassy wind gives a nice little window.

The absolute standout of the entire 16-day window lands on Tuesday, August 4th. We’ve got a 5ft E groundswell with a long 12-second period, and it's glassy—totally calm. The combined energy is a strong 683. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Clean lines, good shape, and that long period will make for some proper walls on the reef. Don't be late.

Wednesday the 5th keeps it going with a 4ft E swell (11 sec) and clean conditions, but the afternoon drops off.

Thursday the 6th starts small again with a 1ft SW long-period swell (15 sec, energy 71), then the afternoon builds back to a punchy 6ft E swell (7 sec, energy 352). It’s surfable but not the best.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August bring back the solid E swell in the 7ft-7ft range with cross-off winds. The Friday morning and both sessions on Saturday are rated "very good." The energy is high (564-663). This is a solid run of days for the experienced crew—that size on a reef with that short period will be a bit of a beast.

By Sunday the 9th, the swell drops right back to 2ft-3ft, but it’s a very long period SSW groundswell (19-20 seconds). Glassy or light winds. This is the kind of day where the reef will handle that long period beautifully, giving you those smooth, drawn-out lines. The energy is still surprisingly high (467-535) for the size. A very clean, cruisy session.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th close out the run with 3ft S swells carrying a long 16-17 second period and light offshore or cross-off winds. The energy is strong to very strong (515-913). Expect excellent, clean conditions right through. The standout here is Monday afternoon with an offshore wind and a 3ft S groundswell hitting the optimum direction for the spot—that's going to be a beautiful, groomed wave.

So, the two true standouts are Tuesday, August 4th (5ft E, glassy, strong energy) for the perfect small-wave day, and Monday, August 10th (3ft S, offshore, very strong energy) for those clean, long-period runners.

Rusty.

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