Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 6s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
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 on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
The good news is, we’ve got some solid surf on the horizon, but it’s going to take a little patience. The next few days are pretty lackluster, with tiny, weak waves and only average conditions. It’s not a total write-off, but you wouldn’t be missing much if you stayed on land. This flat spell stretches from now until about the 22nd of August.
Things start to kick off on Sunday the 23rd. That’s when we see a real pulse of energy arrive. The swell fills in from the east, and the size jumps up to a more respectable 6ft. What’s more, it’s glassy calm with no wind at all. That’s the kind of morning that gets you out of bed early. The energy is strong, so there’s plenty of push behind it. The period is short, around 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and maybe a little sectiony, but clean and fun. This is the standout of the whole run. This easterly swell holds right through to the end of the month, with solid waves in the 5ft to 6ft range and mostly light or offshore winds, keeping the surface clean and rippable. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The waves during this stretch are a bit strong and powerful for beginners, but perfect for anyone with a bit of experience. The consistency is good, and the crowds could be a factor at times, so pick your bank. The long-period energy we had earlier in the week has backed off, but this shorter-period swell has plenty of grunt. For the most part, the wind is cross-offshore, which will hold the waves up nicely. This run of quality surf looks to last until the end of the month.
As we roll into the first days of September, things back off again. The swell drops right down and it goes quiet. Unless a new swell shows up, we’re looking at a return to smaller, less appealing conditions. It’s been a good run, but all good things must come to an end.
So, mark your calendars for Sunday the 23rd through the end of the month. That’s our window. Get on it.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | S 12 | E 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
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 kJ | 246 | 165 | 121 | 158 | 92 | 69 | 130 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 226 | 173 | 166 | 255 | 350 | 205 | 236 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 8:43AM0.42m | 5:44PM0.27m | 10:05AM0.43m | 11:29AM0.45m | 12:34PM0.47m | 11:18PM0.16m | 1:21PM0.50m | 00:48AM0.18m | 1:59PM0.52m | 1:32AM0.20m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM0.07m | 4:02PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.08m | 2:26AM0.09m | 3:45AM0.10m | 9:51PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.09m | 9:28PM0.16m | 6:14AM0.07m | 9:32PM0.15m | |||||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 246 | 165 | 121 | 158 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 154 | 145 | 184 | 195 | 171 | 226 | 186 | 269 | 211 | 115 | 87 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | SE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNE 6 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 27 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 63 | 23 | 23 | 52 | 73 | 173 | 166 | 162 | 150 | 26 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | NE 6 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | NNE 6 | SW 16 | S 11 | NNE 6 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | S 14 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 9 | 8 | 48 | 67 | 16 | 68 | 39 | 17 | 30 | 50 | 18 | 23 | 101 | 32 | 31 | 44 | 123 | 72 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 4 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 188 | 113 | 209 | 112 | 92 | 57 | 130 | 75 | 71 | — | — | — | 52 | 41 | 170 | 255 | 350 | 205 | 236 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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