Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles per hour.

We’re kicking off with a lull, but the first real chance to paddle out is Tuesday the 25th of August at Davidson Point. This is a reef set-up, wide open to the south swells. The water temp is solid at 81°, which is totally normal for this time of year.

That first Tuesday afternoon session is a 7ft east swell with a short, punchy 6-second interval. It’s glassy, with barely a whisper of wind, so the surface will be clean. The wave energy is moderate (657), but that short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy underneath. It’s rideable but not the best.

Now, the real magic starts Wednesday the 26th and runs through Thursday the 27th. We get a proper south groundswell. Wednesday morning you’ve got 2ft from the SSW with a long 14-second period, and then Wednesday afternoon it’s a clean 2ft from the south with an 18-second period. All glassy. That is the ticket right there. Long lines, clean faces, and real shape for the size. The energy is moderate (608-692), but that period makes it feel much better. This is the best quality for the everyday surfer.

We get a nice, consistent run of that S groundswell right through Friday the 28th and the weekend, with sizes mostly 3ft to 3ft and periods staying in that 14 to 17-second range. Winds stay light and favourable, mostly glassy or cross-off. The break is fairly consistent and can draw a few locals, but it’s not a zoo.

Saturday the 29th sees a shift to a weaker, shorter-period east swell (5ft to 6ft at 6-7 seconds). That’s sloppy, and the quality drops. By Sunday afternoon the 30th, the wind turns side-shore and conditions go marginal through Monday the 31st. That’s a rough couple of days.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a tiny, perfect 2ft south groundswell at 18 seconds in the morning, glassy. Then Tuesday afternoon we get a 5ft east swell at 8 seconds with calm wind – surfable, clean.

The next big highlight is Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. Thursday morning is 6ft from the east at 7 seconds, glassy. Then it holds: Thursday afternoon and all day Friday we see 6ft to 6ft from the east at 8 seconds, with light offshore or glassy winds. Energy readings hit 569-657. That’s a really fun, punchy size for an intermediate, and it’s going to be clean.

The absolute standout for experienced surfers is Sunday the 6th of September. Risk of thunderstorms, but the morning brings 5ft from the east with a 12-second period and a massive wave energy of 1108. That is strong. A light cross-off breeze keeps it clean. This is the big day – serious power and long-period grunt, perfect for a reef that can handle it.

Later that day and into Monday the 7th, the swell switches to a very long period SSW swell (18-21 seconds) with smaller heights of 3ft to 4ft, but still big energy (795-1015). The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean, but those long-period south swells can be a little straight on some breaks – on the reef it should wrap in nicely.

From Tuesday the 8th, the wind picks up to a moderate breeze (12-15 mph) and the surf quality fades. Long-period south swells linger at 3ft to 3ft, but the conditions get marginal and messy. Not worth the gamble.

So here’s the bottom line: the best clean, fun, everyday surfing is that Wednesday and Thursday run (26th and 27th). The real power session for the crew who can handle it is Sunday the 6th of September. Pick your moment, stay safe, and have fun.

Rusty.

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