Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.1° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 13,064 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with SSE 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 (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Davidson Point has cooking over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, this is a reef setup that handles a south swell best, and we’ve got a nice little run shaping up. The water’s sitting at 81°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off Friday afternoon September 4th with chest-high 4ft SSE swell, period around 12 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze. Combined energy’s moderate at 766 – not a world-beater but the surf’s clean and rideable.

But the standout window slams in on Saturday the 5th. Morning’s glassy – wind dead calm, 0 mph. Swell jumps to 6ft from the east, 14-second period, and the combined energy barrels up to 1989. That’s proper power. Waves are clean, solid overhead, and the conditions are as good as it gets – glassy and empty-feeling. This is the one to point your board at. Watch for crowds though – it can get a bit busy here sometimes. Saturday afternoon holds similar quality with a light offshore NNE breeze at 3 mph, so you’ve got a whole day of excellent surf if you’re experienced enough for 6ft.

Sunday the 6th keeps the good times rolling – 6ft east swell, 13 seconds, moderate energy (1883), with a light cross-off. Still clean, still solid.

Monday the 7th goes big, but it’s not for everyone. The morning sees 10ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, cross-off wind at 16 mph – combined energy shoots to 3314. That’s heavy, expert-only territory. By afternoon it gets ugly – 15ft, near gale-force winds at 31 mph, risk of thunderstorms. That’s kite-surfing weather, not for paddlers. Avoid.

Tuesday the 8th drops back but the wind’s cross-onshore and choppy – 7ft S swell, short 9-second period, energy 1387. Not recommended. Wednesday and Thursday are small and marginal.

Now, into the second week, things settle into a long-period groundswell pattern. Around Tuesday the 15th we see a very long 21-second SSW pulse, only 2ft, but combined energy 527 – those waves will be clean, glassy, and lined up. It’s small but quality. Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th keep that same vibe: 2–3ft SSW/SW swell with periods 16–18 seconds, light breezes or glassy, energy in the 500–600 range. Expect long waits between sets but perfect shape on the reef.

Then Saturday the 19th brings a final little push: 6ft east swell, 9 seconds, glassy morning, energy 917 – a fun, punchy session to close out the outlook.

Overall, the clear best bet is this Saturday the 5th – glassy, strong, and clean. The later long-period stuff is sweet for those who love a drawn-out, rippable reef wave but don’t mind it small.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Fri
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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4
4
4
4
3
4
0
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1
1
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2
2
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
12
1.4
E
8
1.8
E
14
1.8
E
13
1.8
E
14
1.9
E
13
2
E
12
2.1
SSW
14
3
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
15
4.5
SSW
12
2
S
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
1.7
E
7
1.3
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
459
278
1261
1155
1161
1210
1179
1704
3314
9263
5123
632
371
289
261
187
135
133
303
173
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
0
ENE
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
ESE
10
E
20
E
25
E
50
ESE
45
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
5
SE
5
SSE
0
SSE
15
E
10
ESE
10
NE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
12:07PM0.56m
11:30PM0.17m
1:03PM0.59m
00:49AM0.21m
1:49PM0.61m
1:43AM0.26m
2:28PM0.60m
2:29AM0.32m
3:02PM0.58m
3:12AM0.37m
3:33PM0.54m
3:54AM0.42m
Low Tide
3:41AM0.06m
8:29PM0.16m
5:12AM0.05m
8:41PM0.14m
6:23AM0.03m
8:59PM0.12m
7:21AM0.02m
9:19PM0.10m
8:12AM0.02m
9:39PM0.09m
9:00AM0.04m
10:00PM0.07m
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6:52
6:51
6:50
6:50
6:49
6:47
6:46
 mm
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2
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12
4
1
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Temp °C
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
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27
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27
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26
Feels °C
28
27
30
30
28
30
31
27
27
26
21
29
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32
32
30
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29
27
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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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