Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.4° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, E swell with 2,859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 12th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 16th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

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

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

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10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
1.3
ESE
8
0.7
S
20
0.9
S
18
1.1
S
18
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
1.9
E
12
2.5
E
14
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
234
300
167
210
365
521
741
890
868
794
623
503
411
394
284
997
2662
148
127
167
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
10
ENE
5
SE
0
SW
10
E
5
ESE
5
SSE
15
ENE
0
SSE
0
NE
5
ENE
0
ESE
5
NW
10
NE
0
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
35
NNE
65
ESE
35
SE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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glassy
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High Tide
2:54PM0.66m
2:24AM0.23m
3:33PM0.65m
3:14AM0.27m
4:09PM0.63m
4:03AM0.30m
4:42PM0.59m
4:51AM0.34m
5:12PM0.53m
5:42AM0.37m
5:39PM0.46m
6:35AM0.39m
6:00PM0.39m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.12m
8:11AM-0.06m
10:35PM0.11m
8:59AM-0.04m
10:59PM0.10m
9:46AM-0.01m
11:24PM0.09m
10:32AM0.05m
11:48PM0.08m
11:20AM0.12m
00:12AM0.07m
12:13PM0.19m
00:37AM0.07m
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 mm
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31
27
Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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23
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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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