Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.3°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 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with S 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 28th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 30th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Davidson Point. The water is sitting at 81.1°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there. We’ve got a solid run of waves ahead, starting this Friday the 28th of August, so no waiting around.

We kick off Friday morning with a clean 2.6 ft south swell, 15 seconds period. The combined energy is 451, which is moderate but the quality is there. Glassy conditions, slight air, and the wind is barely a whisper from the SE at 3 mph. This is the kind of session where you can actually hear your board hissing on the face. That south swell matches the optimum direction, and the reef setup should handle that long period just fine. Saturday the 29th sees the swell drop to 2.3 ft, still clean with cross-off winds in the morning, but the energy dips to 315. Still fun, but not the standout.

Now, hold on. Sunday the 30th morning brings a shift: 5.6 ft from the east with a short 7-second period. That’s windswell, and the energy is a moderate 557. Winds are cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, so it’s clean but that short period won’t have the same push as a groundswell. The afternoon gets a bit stronger wind at 12 mph, and the quality drops off. Not the best window.

Monday the 31st morning is worth a paddle: 4.9 ft east swell, still short period at 7 seconds, but glassy conditions with 3 mph winds from the ESE. The energy is 452. It’s clean, but that short period means the waves might be a little dumpy and close out on the reef. Still, a fun wave for an intermediate.

Then we hit a beautiful run. Tuesday the 1st of September brings a 2.3 ft south swell, but look at that period: 18 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell. The energy is 366, and it’s glassy all day. The reef at Davidson Point will love that long period, giving you long, peeling lines. Not the biggest, but the quality is top shelf.

Wednesday the 2nd is an absolute ripper. Morning has 3 ft south swell, 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 655. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror. This is a session you’d call in sick for. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. If you can only pick one day this week, this is it.

Thursday the 3rd holds the quality with a 2.6 ft south swell, 14 seconds, glassy conditions, and energy at 594. Still very good. By the afternoon we get a slight increase to 4.6 ft from the east, 8 seconds, but still glassy. Nice.

But the real standout of the whole outlook is Tuesday the 8th of September. That morning, we’ve got a solid 7.5 ft east swell with a 9-second period. The combined energy is a massive 1465. The wind is calm, glassy. The afternoon is clean with a light offshore from the NE at 6 mph. This is expert territory – anything over 8.2 ft is for the big dogs, and at 7.5 ft this is pushing into that serious zone. Expect powerful, meaty waves. The crowds are listed as "sometimes," so you might have company, but the quality will be worth it. This is the best on offer, no question.

The week after that fades. Thursday the 10th turns ugly with rain showers and a gale force wind hitting 40 mph from the NNE. By Friday and Saturday, the swell drops to 1.3 ft – 1.6 ft with weak energy (56 to 92). Poor conditions, cross-chop, and storms. Not worth the drive.

So to sum it up: the first week is full of clean, quality south groundswells, with Wednesday the 2nd being the hidden gem. But the big daddy is Tuesday the 8th of September – big east swell, perfect conditions, and a reef that can handle it. That’s your mark. Get out there.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
1.3
E
7
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
0.6
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
17
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
15
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.3
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
320
232
165
188
233
340
287
261
233
258
273
314
314
377
339
326
279
284
253
219
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
NE
10
ESE
20
E
10
ENE
15
ESE
25
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
E
5
E
5
ESE
5
NE
5
SE
5
ESE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
SE
10
NE
Wind State
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
4:15PM0.52m
4:32AM0.37m
4:38PM0.48m
5:15AM0.41m
5:00PM0.43m
6:04AM0.44m
5:21PM0.37m
7:01AM0.47m
5:37PM0.31m
8:09AM0.48m
5:28PM0.26m
9:31AM0.50m
Low Tide
10:45PM0.09m
10:18AM0.09m
11:05PM0.07m
11:04AM0.14m
11:29PM0.05m
11:59AM0.19m
11:55PM0.05m
1:12PM0.24m
00:27AM0.04m
3:37PM0.27m
1:08AM0.05m
2:09AM0.05m
part cloud
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
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clear
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
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6:59
6:58
6:57
6:55
6:54
6:53
6:52
 mm
3
1
Temp °C
27
26
28
29
26
28
29
27
27
27
26
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28
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27
27
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27
27
26
Feels °C
30
27
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29
27
29
28
27
29
30
27
30
31
30
30
30
28
30
30
29
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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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