Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (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★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (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 talk about what's cooking at Davidson Point.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are about to get very interesting. The first few days are building up to a solid weekend, and there are a couple of absolute gems in the mix.
Alright, looking at the water temp first – it’s sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first surf worth getting wet for is on Saturday the 30th of August. Overnight, a pulse of easterly swell kicks in, and it’s going to be a ripper. Sunday morning we’re looking at clean 6 ft surf from the east, with a light cross-off breeze and a combined energy of 549 – that’s moderate wave energy, packing some punch. Sunday afternoon is even better, with glassy conditions and the swell bumping up to 6 ft. The wind goes glassy in the arvo, so you’re looking at silky clean lines. This is the standout for the near term.
Monday the 31st keeps the quality going with 6 ft easterly swell, clean and glassy in the afternoon. The crowds are sometimes a factor here, so you might want to get in early.
Then things mellow out a little. From Tuesday the 1st of September through to Friday the 4th, we get a run of really clean, glassy mornings with smaller southerly groundswells. The periods are long – 13 to 18 seconds – so these waves will have plenty of push and shape, but you’ll be waiting a bit longer between sets. Combined energy sits around the 400-730 mark, so still decent grunt. The Tuesday afternoon session on the 1st looks particularly sweet with a clean 3 ft SSW groundswell and 730 combined energy.
Now, if you can hold out, the next big standout is shaping up for Sunday the 6th of September. Sunday morning brings a solid 7 ft easterly swell, a clean offshore breeze, and combined energy hitting 932 – that’s strong wave energy. Sunday afternoon is even punchier, with 7 ft from the east and 973 combined energy. This is the long-range gem. It’s promising, but it’s still a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it. This one is for the experienced crew – over 7 ft is getting a bit much for beginners.
After that, from Monday the 7th onwards, the swell drops back down to the 2 ft to 3 ft range from the SSW, with long periods and clean winds through most of the mornings. Solid, consistent surf for intermediate folks right through the second week.
A quick note: The swells over 5 ft (like the 6 ft on the 30th and the 7 ft+ on the 6th) might be a bit much if you’re just starting out. And those long-period southerly swells (15-18 seconds) will wrap in nicely at this reef setup, but can be a bit wonky if you’re surfing a beachie – here at Davidson Point, a reef, they’ll be beautiful.
So, my pick of the forecast? Sunday the 30th of August for the glassy afternoon sesh, and the long-range standout is Sunday the 6th of September for that bigger, punchy east swell. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
162 | 297 | 303 | 324 | 187 | 266 | 266 | 273 | 314 | 427 | 377 | 339 | 326 | 279 | 268 | 259 | 176 | 219 | 168 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 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 | 10:56AM0.53m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:41AM0.06m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | NNE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 7 |
162 | 41 | 40 | 42 | 41 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 427 | 66 | 339 | 326 | 279 | 268 | 246 | 176 | 219 | 168 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 18 | NNE 7 | S 17 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 20 | S 13 |
24 | 103 | 100 | 100 | 64 | 58 | 81 | 82 | 314 | 48 | 377 | 33 | 53 | 49 | 21 | 51 | 30 | 37 | 38 | 119 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | E 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 6 |
13 | 111 | 146 | 97 | 126 | 123 | 116 | 273 | 52 | 46 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 61 | 27 | 33 | 55 | 2 | 2 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 7 |
256 | 297 | 303 | 324 | 187 | 266 | 266 | 258 | 251 | 257 | 294 | 224 | 223 | 238 | 233 | 259 | 164 | 169 | 49 | 251 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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