Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ over at Davidson Point.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but don’t write it off. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so it’ll be a comfortable paddle.

Monday afternoon is where it kicks off, with a clean 2ft SSW groundswell and glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 456, and with that 15-second period, you’ll feel the push. It’s a reef break, fairly consistent, so it’ll be working, though it can get a few heads in the water sometimes.

Tuesday stays tidy. Morning brings a light cross-off breeze and a clean 2ft SSW swell, then Tuesday afternoon turns glassy again with 2ft SSW swell and a 14-second period. It’s all clean, surfable stuff.

Now, Wednesday the 12th is where things start to hum. Morning has 3ft S swell with an 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 832, so you’ll feel the grunt. By Wednesday afternoon, it’s 4ft S swell, 18 seconds, and the energy is 1183 – that’s a solid moderate pulse. Winds go glassy, so the face will be smooth. This is the standout window for experienced surfers.

Thursday the 13th keeps the run going. Morning is glassy with 4ft S swell and a 16-second period; energy is 1061. Thursday afternoon stays glassy with the same 4ft S swell. Friday follows up with more glass and 4ft S swell, dropping to a 14-second period. It’s all clean and very good.

Saturday the 15th is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning is small at 3ft S swell, but Saturday afternoon throws a curveball: 6ft E swell with a shorter 12-second period, energy 1219. That’s a big, punchy wave. It’s glassy, but that size is only for the experienced crew.

Then things get messy. Sunday the 16th has 35 km/h winds and a risk of thunderstorms – the surf is poor. Monday the 17th is a write-off with strong cross-shore winds and a short-period 7ft SW swell. That’s a choppy, ugly mess. The following Tuesday and Wednesday have small, weak energy, nothing to get excited about.

We get a bit of a reprieve Thursday the 20th with a glassy 1ft SSW swell but a long 18-second period, energy 248. It’s small but clean. That pattern of small, clean S/SSW swells continues through to Saturday the 22nd, with energy staying under 300.

Looking into the next week, Monday the 24th has a 2ft S swell with a very long 20-second period, energy 440. It’ll be clean but those long-period swells can be tricky on a reef – they can wall up and close out if you’re not in the right spot. The real highlight in the second week is Tuesday the 25th. We’ve got 4ft S swell, 17 seconds, and energy of 906, with glassy conditions. Then Tuesday afternoon gets even better: 4ft S swell, 16 seconds, and energy hits 1032. That’s excellent quality for experienced surfers. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the one to circle.

Overall, the best bet is Wednesday afternoon the 12th through to Thursday the 13th for the combination of size, period, and glass. In the second week, Tuesday the 25th is the standout, but it’s a long-range promise.

- Rusty

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