Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.0°C
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Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 15s period, S swell with 30,515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 16s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 16s period. 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 8.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 7th Sep)28ft (8.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we have to start with a proper disclaimer. Monday the 7th is looking like a write-off. A big 6ft SSW groundswell (16-second period) is rolling in Monday morning, but it’s blown out by a strong cross-off wind, and the combined swell energy is a hefty 1760, so there's plenty of push. But the conditions are just too messy. By Monday afternoon, things get worse – the swell jumps to 10ft from the same direction with a 28 mph easterly screaming across it. That’s 4571 of raw energy, but it’s not for us surfers. That setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Tuesday is also a no-go thanks to onshore winds and rain. So, we sit tight for a few days.

The first real light at the end of the tunnel comes on Wednesday the 9th. Mornings are small and clean with a cross-shore breeze, but the afternoon is where it gets interesting. The wind drops to glassy, and we’ve got a clean 3ft SSW groundswell pushing in. Combined swell energy is pretty weak at 280, but it’s clean, and that’s all that matters for a fun little session. Thursday and Friday stay in that same mellow groove: small, clean, glassy mornings with waist-high lines.

Now, if you want the best of the first week, focus on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th. Saturday is a gem – absolutely glassy all day, calm winds, and a little pulse of 4ft to 4ft from the east. That’s a nice change of direction, and it keeps things peaky. The combined energy sits between 326 and 332, so it’s mellow but fun. Sunday the 13th is also glassy, but the swell drops right back to 1ft—still surfable with a 15-second period, but you’ll be working for it.

Moving into the second week, the outlook gets a bit more promising but less certain. From Tuesday the 15th onward, the wind stays very light or glassy. Swell ticks up slowly: 2ft to 2ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. That kind of period likes reefs and points, and Davidson Point is a reef, so that bodes well. The energy climbs from 286 up to 617 by Wednesday the 16th, and the wave comment says “very good surf conditions.” That Wednesday afternoon (16th) is a standout candidate – but it’s still small, so don't get carried away.

The real standout is the weekend of the 20th and 21st of September. Friday the 18th through Sunday the 20th sees a solid run of east swell hitting 6ft to 7ft, with clean cross-off breezes and combined energy readings between 695 and 821. That’s moderate to strong energy, and it’s perfect for the reef. If you can wait, Sunday the 20th afternoon with 6ft east swell and light cross-off wind is the best call. Monday the 21st is glassy with 5ft east swell, and that could be a magic session too.

Water temp at Davidson Point is sitting right on 81°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

One thing to note: Davidson Point is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it can get crowded sometimes. When you get these east swells with clean wind, it’s going to be busy, so get in early. The optimum swell direction is from the south, and these swells coming from the south and east are working well.

So, to sum it up: skip the first few days, enjoy the small glassy windows midweek, and then lock in Saturday 20th and Monday 21st as the best on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (stormy winds from the SE on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
16
3
SSW
15
7.5
S
13
3
SW
9
1.7
S
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
1.3
E
7
0.5
SW
16
1.2
E
11
0.6
SSW
15
1.1
E
10
1.3
E
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1613
3887
18459
1376
405
356
277
239
178
131
123
181
121
350
146
245
228
67
54
54
79
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
45
E
65
S
30
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
N
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
5
E
5
SE
10
E
0
ENE
0
SE
5
ENE
5
SW
0
WNW
5
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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on
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glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:49PM0.61m
1:43AM0.26m
2:28PM0.60m
2:29AM0.32m
3:02PM0.58m
3:12AM0.37m
3:33PM0.54m
3:54AM0.42m
4:02PM0.48m
4:35AM0.46m
4:26PM0.43m
5:18AM0.48m
4:48PM0.37m
Low Tide
8:59PM0.12m
7:21AM0.02m
9:19PM0.10m
8:12AM0.02m
9:39PM0.09m
9:00AM0.04m
10:00PM0.07m
9:47AM0.08m
10:20PM0.06m
10:34AM0.12m
10:41PM0.05m
11:23AM0.17m
11:02PM0.05m
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6:50
6:49
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:44
 mm
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Temp °C
25
26
26
26
26
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28
27
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27
27
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26
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27
26
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26
25
25
Feels °C
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25
17
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29
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28
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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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