Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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