
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s run this in feet and Fahrenheit. This is Rusty, giving you the lowdown for Davidson Point.
We’ve got a good stretch of surf coming, but you gotta pick your moments. The first big highlight hits Thursday afternoon and runs through the weekend and into early next week. Water temp is about 80°, pretty standard for this time of year.
Thursday afternoon the 23rd, you’re looking at clean 2ft surf from the SSW. That’s a 20-second period, proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 1000 (moderate to strong). Wind is a cross-off from the east at 9 mph, keeping things tidy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that long period, it’ll set up best on the point.
Friday morning the 24th is pure glass. Wind is barely a whisper from the ENE at 3 mph. Swell is still 2ft from the SSW, 18-second period. It’s going to be smooth and lined up. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze.
Saturday the 25th keeps the vibe. Barely any wind, swell edges up to 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, period 19 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 959. Crowds can pop up sometimes, but this is the kind of day that makes it worth fighting for a wave.
Sunday the 26th is glassy again in the morning. Swell holds at 3ft, period drops to 16 seconds. Energy is still moderate (456-681). Very good, just a bit less punchy than the day before.
Monday the 27th is completely flat calm – no wind, glassy as a lake. Swell at 2ft, 15-second period. The energy is lower (379), but the conditions are flawless. Perfect for a long, relaxing session.
Tuesday the 28th is a down day. Smaller 2ft swell, period 13-14 seconds, weak energy (146-176). Glassy but ordinary. Take the day off.
Wednesday the 29th picks back up a touch. Swell from the south at 2ft to 3ft, period 14 seconds. Glassy in the morning. Surfable.
Now from Thursday the 30th, we see a size jump. Swell goes east, heights from 5ft up to 7ft. But the period drops to 8 seconds and even 6 seconds – short-period windswell. Cross-off winds at 9 to 16 mph. Energy is moderate (476-611). It’s punchy and not pretty. For experienced guys only, this is a challenge, not a treat.
Sunday the 2nd of August through Tuesday the 4th, conditions settle. Swell stays around 5ft to 6ft from the east, period 8 seconds. Wind is light or glassy in the mornings. Energy is moderate (283-490). Fun, clean, but short-period.
Wednesday the 5th fades to 4ft to 4ft, period 7 seconds. Glassy but weak (188-242). A cruiser.
Then Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August are a bust. Swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, weak energy (44-121). Poor conditions and cross-on wind. Don’t bother.
The absolute best run is Thursday afternoon the 23rd through Sunday morning the 26th at Davidson Point. You’re getting consistent 2ft to 3ft SSW groundswell, long periods, and light-to-glassy winds. That’s the call. Second pick is Monday the 27th for the pure glass and easy waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
399 | 344 | 326 | 340 | 264 | 502 | 583 | 516 | 448 | 427 | 401 | 228 | 222 | 213 | 132 | 130 | 200 | 206 | 261 | 232 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 1:51PM0.52m | 00:27AM0.16m | 2:27PM0.53m | 1:30AM0.16m | 3:01PM0.55m | 2:13AM0.17m | 3:32PM0.56m | 2:49AM0.19m | 4:01PM0.57m | 3:25AM0.21m | 4:28PM0.57m | 4:02AM0.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM0.03m | 10:22PM0.16m | 6:29AM0.02m | 10:26PM0.14m | 7:14AM-0.00m | 10:38PM0.13m | 7:54AM-0.02m | 10:52PM0.13m | 8:30AM-0.02m | 11:10PM0.12m | 9:05AM-0.02m | 11:29PM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | S 14 |
246 | 344 | 252 | 54 | 59 | 109 | 117 | 516 | 448 | 427 | 401 | 228 | 70 | 50 | 42 | 101 | 57 | 107 | 86 | 232 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 17 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | NNE 7 |
399 | 35 | 54 | 340 | 145 | 502 | 583 | 119 | 78 | 76 | 59 | 72 | 222 | 213 | 132 | 130 | 200 | 206 | 261 | 48 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | S 16 | SSE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 9 |
28 | 33 | 326 | 103 | 208 | 198 | 63 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 14 | 46 | 7 | 41 | 90 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | SE 5 |
355 | 220 | 263 | 330 | 264 | 259 | 280 | 284 | 265 | 246 | 176 | 146 | 152 | 109 | 752 | 820 | 1033 | — | — | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
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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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