Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what you’re looking at for the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water at Davidson Point is about 81°F, which is pretty normal for the season. Nothing unusual there.

The first real chance to paddle out is Tuesday afternoon the 11th. There’s a 2ft SSW swell, not big, but there’s moderate energy (301) and the wind is glassy. Rideable, but just a warm-up for what’s coming.

Wednesday the 12th is where it gets good. The morning has glassy conditions and a solid 3ft S swell with a massive 18-second period. That’s long-period groundswell, so it’ll have real punch and shape at this reef. The energy is solid (833). Then Wednesday afternoon, the swell bumps to 4ft from the S, still with an 18-second period, and the energy is strong (1035). Winds go light offshore from the N. It’s going to be clean and powerful. That is a prime window.

Thursday the 13th keeps the run going. The morning has a 4ft S swell, a 16-second period, glassy conditions and excellent energy (1021). This is a fantastic time for an intermediate surfer. The afternoon stays clean with a nice cross-offshore breeze and similar sized waves.

Friday the 14th is still a solid option. A 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, glassy calm in the morning and a light offshore breeze in the afternoon. The energy is still moderate to strong (751-702). Not the absolute peak, but consistent and clean.

Saturday the 15th sees a change. The swell shifts round to the E, coming in at 6ft, but the period drops to 9-10 seconds. It’ll be clean with offshore winds, but that shorter period will make the waves crumble a bit faster. Energy is solid (887), but it won’t have that deep-water feel.

Sunday the 16th is one to skip. We’ve got an 8ft E swell arriving, but a risk of thunderstorms and howling ENE winds at 28 mph. The energy is enormous (1575), but the wind will make it a washing machine. For experts only, if anyone is crazy enough.

Monday the 17th drops right back off to a 3ft swell with cross-off winds. The energy is weak (305). Not worth paddling out for.

There’s a quiet spell then until Tuesday the 18th. A new 6ft E swell arrives, but the period is a short 7 seconds. The energy is moderate at best (498-580), and the waves will be soft and weak for the size. No good.

This weak, short-period E swell trickles on through to Thursday the 20th, fading away.

Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd see some long-period S swell return (16-19 seconds), but the size is a paltry 2ft to 2ft. Barely worth getting wet for.

Now, the second real winner. Sunday the 23rd into Monday the 24th. The swell is back from the S, 4ft on Sunday with a 16-second period and glassy conditions. Energy is strong (879-826). By Monday morning the 24th it’s 3ft but with an 18-second period again, glass off, and the energy is back up to 1021. That is your other major standout. Clean, long-period groundswell on a reef. This is what you wait for.

Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th keep it going. A consistent 4-4ft S swell with periods of 14-15 seconds and clean cross-offshore winds. The energy stays strong (1158-1200). A solid, dependable finish to the run.

The absolute best? Wednesday afternoon the 12th and the whole of Monday the 24th. That combination of clean glassy conditions, proper long-period S groundswell, and lots of energy hitting the reef is as good as it gets. Don’t sleep on it.

Rusty.

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