Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for us.

We’ve got Davidson Point (reef) as the only spot with a forecast, and honestly, the first week is a bit slow but builds to something special. Right now, we’re in a period of small, clean waves. On Monday the 10th, expect super glassy 2ft to 2ft swell from the SSW with a long period of 16 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, but the size is tiny. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

The real action starts kicking in by Wednesday the 12th. That morning we see 3ft SSW groundswell jumping to 4ft in the afternoon, period hitting 18 seconds, and the combined swell energy climbing to 1208 (moderate-strong). Winds go glassy or calm both days. This is where it gets good for intermediate surfers. Thursday the 13th peaks with a clean 5ft swell from the south, 16-second period, and 1129 energy – still perfectly glassy in the morning. Friday the 14th holds 4ft south swell, still clean.

Now, Saturday the 15th brings a shift. Swell swings east, 6ft to 6ft, but the period drops to 8-9 seconds – short period windswell. That’s weaker, less organised surf. Still glassy, but not as good.

Then Sunday the 16th is the standout in the first week, but only for experts. The morning has a thumping 8ft east swell, 12-second period, and massive 2104 combined energy (strong). Wind is cross-off with a light breeze – clean. That’s too big for beginners (over 8ft is expert territory), and at a reef break like Davidson Point, you’ll need your wits about you. Expect crowds as it’s sometimes busy.

The end of that Sunday afternoon drops off fast, and Monday the 17th is a write-off with thunderstorms and choppy cross-onshore wind. That poor stretch runs through Tuesday the 18th, with messy, weak surf.

By Wednesday the 19th, we get a tiny hint of recovery – 2ft south swell, glassy – but it’s barely surfable. Thursday the 20th through Saturday the 22nd stays small, 2ft to 2ft, long-period SSW swell, but not enough push. A fair gap of poor to ordinary days.

Now, the big second-week standout hits Sunday the 23rd. That morning delivers a 3ft SSW swell with a ludicrous 22-second period – that’s very long period groundswell, and combined energy hits 1069 (moderate-strong). Glassy, clean. By afternoon it builds to 4ft, period 21 seconds, energy at 1722. This is a reef break so that long period will wrap in beautifully. Then Monday the 24th keeps pumping with 6ft SSW swell, 18-second period, energy over 2200, still glassy. Tuesday the 25th morning holds 5ft south swell, calm winds. This whole stretch looks excellent for intermediates and above, and with the reef setup and light winds, it’s going to be clean. It’s promising but remember it’s long-range, so keep an eye on it.

So overall, the best windows: Sunday 16th morning for experts and the Sunday 23rd through Tuesday 25th for cleaner, more manageable long-period groundswell. Don’t bother with the middle of the month – it’s flat or messy.

Rusty.

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