Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, E swell with 1,281 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Davidson Point this week:
The surf forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Davidson Point.
The first real action kicks off this Friday morning, August 14. We’ve got a solid, long-period south groundswell rolling in at about 4 ft, with a period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 819, and with the wind glassy out of the ESE, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This is a reef break, intermediate-friendly, and fairly consistent. The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year. The swell direction from the south is bang on the optimum for this spot. That Friday morning session is the standout early on, and the clean conditions will have the lineup looking good. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so don’t expect it to be empty.
Saturday morning, August 15, the swell bumps up a bit with an east swell around 7 ft and a period of 9 seconds. That’s getting a bit meaty, and the combined energy is strong at 966. With glassy winds again, it’s clean, but that size might push it out of the beginner zone. It’s still a great option for intermediates who are keen on something with more push.
Sunday, August 16, gets a bit messy. There’s a risk of thunderstorms, and winds swing strong offshore at 16 mph from the ENE, but the swell drops and the conditions are only marginal. Monday and Tuesday are average at best – the swell is small or short-period, with cross-offshore winds keeping things just okay but nothing to write home about.
We hit a bit of a lull from Wednesday, August 19, through the following weekend. The swell is tiny, under 2 ft, and while there are some glassy moments, the energy is low. It’s a stretch of ordinary surf with only a few surfable windows. The combined energy drops to as low as 56, which is very weak.
Things start to look up again Monday, August 24, when a new east swell pushes through at 5–6 ft, with a short period of 7–8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate to strong, and by Tuesday morning, August 25, the conditions are glassy and clean again. This is another good stretch, with clean, head-high waves and offshore or glassy winds. The standout in this second week is Tuesday morning, August 25 – clear skies, glassy wind, and 5 ft of east swell with moderate energy at 576. It’s going to be a fun session for intermediates.
Wednesday, August 26, continues the run with clean morning glass and a nice 5 ft east swell. The afternoon brings a shift to a long-period south swell at 18 seconds, which will wrap in nicely on this reef but could be a bit too straight for beach breaks. The energy is strong at 804.
Thursday, August 27, stays clean with glassy conditions and a solid south groundswell, but the size is smaller. After that, the surf fades into smaller, more ordinary conditions through the end of the month.
Overall, the two best windows are Friday morning August 14 and Tuesday morning August 25. Both have clean conditions, decent swell, and good energy. The first week is stronger, but the second week has a promising run if you’re patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | E 8 | S 13 | E 10 | S 17 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 17 |
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411 | 394 | 405 | 222 | 1275 | 145 | 227 | 562 | 350 | 252 | 242 | 165 | 121 | 114 | 104 | 44 | 82 | 154 | 145 | 184 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:12PM0.53m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:39PM0.46m | 6:35AM0.39m | 6:00PM0.39m | 7:34AM0.41m | 6:14PM0.32m | 8:43AM0.42m | 5:44PM0.27m | 10:05AM0.43m | 11:29AM0.45m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.08m | 11:20AM0.12m | 00:12AM0.07m | 12:13PM0.19m | 00:37AM0.07m | 1:23PM0.25m | 1:04AM0.07m | 4:02PM0.29m | 1:38AM0.08m | 2:26AM0.09m | 3:45AM0.10m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | NNE 7 | S 12 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | S 14 | SSE 6 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 17 |
411 | 394 | 280 | 222 | 99 | 110 | 84 | 86 | 334 | 26 | 242 | 165 | 121 | 114 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ESE 12 | S 13 | S 17 | S 13 | SSW 6 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SE 5 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | NE 7 |
18 | 39 | 43 | 53 | 215 | 145 | 155 | 37 | 47 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 48 | 69 | 44 | 68 | 154 | 145 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 9 | WNW 13 | ESE 11 | WNW 12 | S 16 | S 13 | NE 7 | S 12 | S 6 | SE 11 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | SE 7 | SE 5 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
39 | 23 | 32 | 57 | 105 | 28 | 183 | 167 | 43 | 102 | 9 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 10 | 44 | 22 | 23 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 10 | ENE 11 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
323 | 334 | 405 | 59 | 1275 | 1252 | 227 | 562 | 350 | 252 | 199 | 90 | 209 | 97 | 104 | 63 | 82 | 127 | 97 | 136 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 335 | 171 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Davidson Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Davidson Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Davidson Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Davidson Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Davidson Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Davidson Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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