Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with 769 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what's coming down the pipe for Davidson Point.
The immediate outlook is lean, but we’ve got a decent run ahead. For the next few days, it’s pretty small and clean, but nothing to get too excited about. The real action starts to build around Sunday the 23rd of August, and that’s where we’ll find the best windows.
This week, Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd is all small stuff. You’re looking at waist-high waves, around 2 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the south and southwest. The good news is the wind is light and glassy for most of the mornings. On Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 2 ft south swell at 12 seconds – groundswell energy, but weak overall (262 combined energy). It’s rideable, but don’t paddle out expecting barrels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises there.
The standout period kicks off Sunday the 23rd of August. A new east swell pushes in, jumping to 5 ft with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy jumps up to a solid 477 (moderate). Sunday morning is clean with an offshore wind out of the northeast at 10 km/h. This is the best on offer early on: clean conditions, fun-sized waves, and the offshore flow will keep the faces nice. It’s a beach and reef setup here, and a short-period east swell like this can be a bit straight at the beach, but the reef at Davidson Point handles it well. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with a moderate-sized swell and clean conditions, it’s worth braving for a proper session.
Monday the 24th holds similar conditions – 5 ft east swell, offshore wind again, clean. Another good morning to get out.
Tuesday the 25th builds further, with waves pushing 7 ft to 8 ft. That’s getting into the expert-only range, especially with the short 8-second period. Wind turns cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but the energy is strong (723-972). This is more for the experienced crew. Kite surfers might also find this setup interesting with the cross-off wind and punchy waves.
Wednesday the 26th we see a shift – the east swell drops a bit to 5 ft, but then a long-period south groundswell sneaks in during the afternoon at 2 ft and 18 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 732 (moderate). That long-period swell will wrap nicely around the point and reef, offering some longer, grinding walls. Ideal for a point or reef break – not so much for the beach. Winds stay light.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th continue with a solid south groundswell around 3 ft and 14-16 seconds. Glassy conditions on Thursday morning and calm winds on Friday. The energy is solid (595-590). This is a very clean setup for anyone wanting long lines and easy paddling in between sets.
Heading into the weekend of the 30th and 31st of August, the swell mixes east and south pulses around 4 ft to 4 ft. Glassy mornings again, so the dawn patrol is your best bet. By Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got a 5 ft east swell with offshore winds – a solid option for intermediate surfers.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit wild. We’re looking at a powerful 6 ft south groundswell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 1672 – that’s very strong. The wind is light but cross-onshore, which will mess up the shape a bit. This one is really for experts only and you’ll be dealing with some bumpy conditions.
After that, the second week settles back into clean, waist-to-chest high south groundswell from the 2nd of September onwards, with light offshore or calm winds. Reliable, but not earth-shattering.
Overall, the best call is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August – clean, offshore, fun east swell at the point. A close second is Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th for that long-period south groundswell in glassy conditions. Get on it early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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103 | 69 | 69 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 226 | 173 | 166 | 162 | 150 | 123 | 332 | 516 | 769 | 665 | 493 | 298 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:05AM0.43m | 11:29AM0.45m | 12:34PM0.47m | 11:18PM0.16m | 1:21PM0.50m | 00:48AM0.18m | 1:59PM0.52m | 1:32AM0.20m | 2:31PM0.54m | 2:07AM0.23m | 3:00PM0.55m | 2:40AM0.26m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26AM0.09m | 3:45AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.09m | 9:28PM0.16m | 6:14AM0.07m | 9:32PM0.15m | 7:02AM0.04m | 9:42PM0.14m | 7:43AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.13m | ||||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NNE 6 | S 12 | NE 7 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | W 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSW 14 |
103 | 16 | 69 | 21 | 145 | 184 | 82 | 171 | 226 | 176 | 254 | 197 | 151 | 133 | 32 | 41 | 42 | 83 | 80 | 62 | 218 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | S 12 | NNE 6 | SW 18 | NNE 7 | W 10 | SSW 17 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | ESE 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | S 16 | NE 7 |
18 | 69 | 14 | 154 | 18 | 50 | 195 | 78 | 74 | 173 | 166 | 162 | 150 | 123 | 123 | 78 | 68 | 24 | 26 | 126 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SE 4 | SW 16 | S 11 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | SE 5 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 16 | NE 6 | SE 7 |
67 | 5 | 68 | 39 | 50 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 67 | 6 | 70 | 92 | 16 | 138 | 107 | 102 | 87 | 131 | 21 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | E 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
97 | 63 | 51 | 94 | — | — | — | 2 | 52 | 3 | 129 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 332 | 516 | 769 | 665 | 493 | 298 | 251 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 335 | 335 | 155 | 155 | 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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