Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.2° 

Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with E 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 (Oct 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 16th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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1
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2
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1
2
2
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2
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2
2
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.5
E
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.8
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.9
E
8
2.1
E
8
1.9
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
1.2
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
182
137
187
193
217
315
312
312
389
432
432
413
403
541
454
355
263
193
20
11
164
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
5
SE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
9:11AM0.45m
8:57PM0.14m
10:23AM0.44m
11:47PM0.17m
11:22AM0.45m
00:33AM0.22m
12:07PM0.45m
1:06AM0.28m
12:43PM0.44m
1:39AM0.35m
1:15PM0.42m
2:12AM0.42m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.10m
7:55PM0.15m
00:47AM0.14m
7:14PM0.14m
3:17AM0.17m
7:15PM0.12m
5:06AM0.17m
7:22PM0.11m
6:16AM0.16m
7:33PM0.09m
7:14AM0.15m
7:49PM0.06m
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Temp °C
27
28
26
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26
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28
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27
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25
27
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26
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Feels °C
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30
27
29
29
26
28
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28
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27
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28
28
25
27
29
27
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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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