
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW 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 (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
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 heading our way.
We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf at Davidson Point, starting off this Monday the 13th. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The wave energy is moderate, with a combined energy reading of 523, and we’re looking at a 5ft easterly swell with a 8-second period. That’s a short-period, wind-driven swell, but the wind is glassy – 3 mph from the southeast – so it’ll be clean and fun. Not a huge standout, but a very pleasant start to the week.
Monday afternoon stays glassy, with a 5ft east swell. Good conditions roll into Tuesday the 14th, but the swell drops to 2ft. The real story here is the period jumping to 16 seconds – that’s a proper long-period groundswell from the west. It’s small, but the energy is still moderate (507), and with glassy conditions, it’ll be clean and lined up. This is a good one for the more experienced crew, as long-period groundswells can break a bit straight at beach breaks, but Davidson Point is a reef, so it should handle it fine.
Wednesday the 15th stays small with 3ft west swell at 15 seconds, but the morning is glassy. The afternoon turns a bit sketchy with rain showers and a cross-shore wind, so get out early.
Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th see small west swell holding around 2-2ft, with decent offshore and cross-offshore winds. The real kicker on Friday afternoon is a sudden jump to a 6ft easterly swell, but at only 6 seconds, it’s a short-period, junky wind swell. Still, combined energy is 489, so it’s got some push.
The best of the week looks like Saturday the 18th. Morning brings a 6ft east swell at 7 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s head-high plus, clean, and punchy. The combined energy is 444 – moderate but solid. The afternoon stays offshore from the northeast with 5ft easterly swell. This is the standout period for stronger surfers; beginners might find 6ft a bit much.
Sunday the 19th drops right off to 2ft, and the conditions turn ordinary. That’s a real gap, but the following Monday the 20th brings a 4ft east swell with glassy winds – a nice rebound.
From there, the second week is a mix of small south and southwest swells, mostly 2ft to 3ft, with periods ranging from 12 to 16 seconds. The highlight here is Sunday the 26th: a 5ft easterly swell at 7 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the northeast. Combined energy is 421. It’s not huge, but it’s clean and fun. The rest of the end of the run is small, with energy dropping into the 100-200 range – surfable, but not gonna get the heart pumping.
Overall, the best bet is Saturday the 18th for the bigger, cleaner east swell, and don’t sleep on Tuesday the 14th for that long-period west groundswell – it’s small but quality.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | E 6 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | S 12 | S 13 | E 7 |
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259 | 253 | 182 | 260 | 254 | 306 | 294 | 283 | 272 | 206 | 203 | 200 | 142 | 211 | 147 | 297 | 206 | 128 | 78 | 86 | 226 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:54PM0.68m | 3:12AM0.18m | 4:36PM0.67m | 4:07AM0.20m | 5:15PM0.64m | 5:03AM0.23m | 5:52PM0.59m | 6:03AM0.25m | 6:26PM0.53m | 7:08AM0.28m | 6:57PM0.45m | 8:22AM0.32m | 7:23PM0.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM-0.11m | 11:22PM0.10m | 9:01AM-0.10m | 11:55PM0.09m | 9:48AM-0.08m | 00:28AM0.09m | 10:35AM-0.02m | 1:00AM0.08m | 11:23AM0.05m | 1:32AM0.07m | 12:16PM0.13m | 2:04AM0.06m | 1:25PM0.22m | 2:37AM0.06m | |||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | NNE 7 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | S 12 | SE 7 | S 11 |
68 | 44 | 41 | 56 | 47 | 306 | 294 | 283 | 272 | 206 | 203 | 200 | 142 | 34 | 147 | 74 | 43 | 37 | 78 | 21 | 66 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 16 | W 16 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 14 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNE 8 | S 13 | SE 6 |
196 | 142 | 134 | 260 | 254 | 48 | 54 | 71 | 52 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 136 | 33 | 42 | 49 | 45 | 32 | 86 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | W 18 | W 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 10 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 |
68 | 152 | 144 | 123 | 121 | 111 | 57 | 124 | 215 | 66 | 66 | 136 | 28 | 142 | 42 | 73 | 146 | 48 | 25 | 23 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | SE 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
259 | 253 | 182 | 124 | 113 | 92 | 112 | 44 | 44 | 59 | 9 | 146 | 112 | 211 | 146 | 297 | 206 | 128 | 144 | 222 | 226 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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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