
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m 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 offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s shaping up for Davidson Point. This is a reef break, and it’s pretty consistent, so we’ve got a lot to work with over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, the pattern is a classic run of clean, groundswell-driven surf. The first couple of days are a bit mixed, but the real standout is the first weekend of August. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit worries.
We start off on Friday, July 24th with a bit of a scramble. The morning shows a solid 6ft swell from the east, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker and disorganised. The cross-off wind from the east keeps it clean, but the wave quality is average. The afternoon sees a total shift: a much longer 17-second period swell from the south-southwest but only 3ft. The combined energy is moderate (856), and the wind is light, but the size is small. Saturday the 25th is similar, with 3ft to 3ft of that gorgeous, long-period SSW groundswell, and offshore winds from the ENE. The energy is solid (994) for the size, and it’s clean. Sunday the 26th through Monday the 27th keep the glassy conditions with the same SSW swell, but it drops to 2ft. The energy fades (387 to 227), making it fun but not a standout.
The first real highlight is Saturday, August 1st. The morning brings a solid 7ft swell from the east, with a consistent 8-second period, and light cross-off winds. The energy is pumping (653). This is a solid intermediate wave, and it’s going to be a fun, punchy reef break. The afternoon is a write-off, but the morning is the pick of the first week.
Then we get a back-to-back run of quality. Sunday, August 2nd is a banger. The morning is glassy with a 6ft east swell, and the afternoon builds to 7ft with offshore winds from the north-northeast. The energy is strong (514-592). The wind is perfect, the swell is solid, and it’s clean. Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th hold steady with 5ft to 5ft east swell and glassy conditions. The energy drops (388 to 281), but the quality is still there.
The absolute standout window is Wednesday, August 5th. The morning brings 5ft of east swell, but the period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy spikes to 606. The wind is glassy from the southeast. This is peak groundswell, with long, walled-up lines. The afternoon is just as good with 11-second period and 534 energy. This is the best on offer for the whole forecast. The swell is a little strong for beginners, but for intermediates, it’s a dream.
The following days, Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, drop off in size. The 7th has a very long 20-second period swell from the southwest, but it’s only 2ft to 2ft. That kind of period is prone to breaking straight at a reef, so it might be a bit tricky. The energy is there (273-310), but the size is minimal. The last day, Saturday, August 8th, finishes with 2ft SW swell and clean cross-off winds, a nice little tail-off.
To sum it up: the best surf is definitely the morning of Saturday, August 1st, and the real standout is the whole day of Wednesday, August 5th. That’s the one to circle. The crowds at Davidson Point can show up sometimes, so get there early for the peak sessions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | 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 | S 13 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
297 | 340 | 272 | 502 | 583 | 516 | 448 | 427 | 401 | 228 | 222 | 213 | 132 | 130 | 142 | 206 | 200 | 232 | 222 | 298 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
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 | 4:55PM0.56m | 4:43AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:40AM-0.00m | 11:50PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | S 13 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | S 14 | N 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
252 | 195 | 76 | 109 | 117 | 516 | 448 | 427 | 401 | 74 | 70 | 83 | 73 | 130 | 36 | 64 | 200 | 94 | 222 | 219 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | ENE 11 | S 14 | NNE 7 | SSE 5 | NNE 9 |
53 | 54 | 145 | 502 | 583 | 101 | 106 | 76 | 74 | 228 | 222 | 213 | 132 | 46 | 142 | 206 | 100 | 232 | 36 | 13 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SE 6 | E 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 13 | NE 9 | E 12 | SSW 19 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | SE 6 |
246 | 340 | 208 | 198 | 63 | 39 | 21 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 72 | 37 | 92 | 28 | 26 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 13 | NNE 5 | ENE 13 | — | NNE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | E 8 | E 7 |
297 | 321 | 272 | 294 | 308 | 292 | 265 | 285 | 203 | 150 | 161 | 108 | 1144 | 44 | 1697 | — | 98 | 14 | 20 | 298 | 282 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 155 | 155 | 10 |
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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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