Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, there are some real gems in this forecast. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there. The first proper action kicks off on Tuesday morning, the 1st of September. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell out of the east, riding on an 8-second period. The wave energy is moderate at 504, and with glassy conditions and that light offshore wind from the ENE, it’s going to be a smooth, fun session for the intermediate crew. It’s a fairly consistent spot, so you won’t be waiting around forever. Afternoon sees the size drop right off to 2ft, but it’s got a super long 18-second period from the SSW – that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’ll be glassy again. It’ll be small but clean.

Wednesday the 2nd starts clean with a cross-off breeze and a 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds. The energy is moderate (427). The real standout of the day though is Wednesday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the east at 8 seconds, with 731 units of moderate energy. That’s a solid, punchy wave with a clean cross-off wind. This is shaping up nicely.

Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th keep the momentum going. Thursday sees the swell holding around 6ft to 6ft from the east, with energy climbing from 822 to 848. Clean cross-off winds all day. Friday is where things get special. The swell drops a touch to 4ft to 5ft, but it swings around to the SSE with a 12-second period. The energy jumps into the strong range – 1060 to 1082 – and with offshore wind on Friday afternoon, this is looking like excellent quality for experienced surfers. The wave shape should be much better with that longer period.

Saturday the 5th is a bit of a breather but still good – 5ft from the south, glassy conditions, and moderate energy (665 to 898). A nice, clean session.

Now, Sunday the 6th of September is the absolute highlight of this entire outlook. The swell is 6ft from the east with a 13-second period, and the combined wave energy hits a very strong 1493. It’s glassy all day with a slight offshore in the morning. This is serious, powerful groundswell. The water is glass, the energy is pumping, and it’s lined up for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Monday the 7th is a mixed bag. The morning is a bit average with cross-shore wind and a 3ft SSW swell at 17 seconds (821 energy). The afternoon, however, cleans right up with a cross-off breeze and the energy jumps to a very strong 1074. Still a 3ft swell at 17 seconds, so it’s long-period but not huge. A good option for the patient surfer.

Tuesday the 8th gets windy. A strong 25 km/h ESE breeze makes it tricky. The swell builds to 7ft from the SW at 14 seconds, with a massive 2607 energy – that’s very strong. But with that wind, it’s not going to be pretty. This one is more for the kites out there than paddle surfing.

Wednesday the 9th calms down again. The morning has some cross-shore chop with a 5ft SSW swell, but the afternoon is a glass-off dream with the wind dropping to zero. The swell is 7ft from the east at a short 6 seconds, with 869 energy. That’s a bit fat and lumpy, but glassy conditions can make anything fun.

The second week tails off a bit. Thursday the 10th to Saturday the 12th still have some decent size – 6ft to 7ft – but the periods are short (6 to 8 seconds) and the winds are mostly clean. The best of this period is Friday the 11th afternoon and Saturday the 12th morning. Friday afternoon sees a 4ft SSE swell at 14 seconds, with glassy conditions and a very strong 1110 energy. Saturday morning is similar – 5ft from the SE at 14 seconds, 1079 energy, glassy. Both are excellent for experienced surfers.

From Sunday the 13th onward, it drops right off. Tiny 1ft to 2ft swells with long periods but hardly any energy (down to 46). There’s a little bump midweek – Tuesday the 15th afternoon and Wednesday the 16th – with 2ft to 2ft swells at 18 to 20 seconds, but energy is still weak to low moderate (285 to 368). Glassy conditions though, so if you’re desperate for a longboard glide, it’s there.

So the standout here is without a doubt Sunday the 6th of September. Strong 6ft east groundswell, 13-second period, glassy, and pumping energy at 1493. That’s the one to wake up early for.

Rusty.

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