Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk swell in feet and temperatures in Fahrenheit.

First up, we’re at Davidson Point, a reef break that’s fairly consistent and likes a south swell. Water temp is about 81°F, which is normal for the time of year.

The forecast kicks off Wednesday August 5th with afternoon thunderstorms and a light cross-off breeze. Swell comes from the east at 4ft, 10-second period. Combined energy is 463 – moderate. The cross-off wind keeps it clean enough for a paddle. Nothing mind-blowing, but it’s surfable.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th go flat. Tiny 1ft to 2ft swells from the southwest, long periods of 14 to 16 seconds, but no power – energy dips to 93 or lower. Glassy conditions, but you’ll be waiting around. Bring a longboard if you bother.

Saturday the 8th starts small but ramps up in the afternoon to 6ft from the east, though the period is a short 6 seconds. Energy climbs to 332 (moderate). Wind is glassy – worth a look.

Sunday the 9th keeps 5ft to 5ft easterly swell, short period, but still glassy. Energy 383 to 476. Not epic, but rideable.

First big call is Monday the 10th in the afternoon. Swell at 5ft from the east, 8-second period, and the wind goes offshore. Combined energy hits 524. That offshore breeze makes it clean.

The absolute standout is Wednesday August 12th. Morning has a 3ft south swell with an 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell, energy at 857. By the afternoon, it builds to 4ft south, still 18 seconds, and combined energy hits 1015 – strong. Winds are glassy calm in the morning and barely a puff in the afternoon. Excellent for experienced surfers. That long-period south swell will wrap in clean.

Thursday 13th and Friday 14th stay good with 4ft to 4ft south swell, 15-16 seconds, energy in the 800s. Light cross-off winds. Very good quality.

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th shift back east, with swell 7ft to 7ft, short 8-second period. Energy is strong – 748 to 807. Winds cross-off. At 7ft+, this is expert territory, but clean.

Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th hold 6ft east swell, 8 seconds, with glassy to offshore mornings. Energy 559 to 631. Very consistent.

Wednesday the 19th drops to 6ft east, 7-second period, still glassy. Energy around 385. Decent.

Thursday the 20th fades to 1ft from the west and south – barely any energy. The run is done.

Best session by a long shot: Wednesday August 12th – that south groundswell, 18-second period, and glassy conditions are the pick of the fortnight. If you can’t get out then, Monday the 10th afternoon with offshore wind is a solid second choice.

– Rusty

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