Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.6°C
0.5° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 514 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 10th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 11th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surf is finally looking据 on the radar here. The next week or so is pretty flat, so don't rush to the beach just yet. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands before any real energy starts to fill in.

Starting off right now, it's tiny. We're looking at ankle-biters, mostly under 3 ft. There's a quick pulse Thursday afternoon with a bit of a cross-off breeze and some 4 ft wind swell, but the period is short and it's not going to offer much. Friday morning is similar, but glassy. It's clean, but there's just no push.

Then we hit a real lull. From Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th, the energy is weak, with readings around 60-165. It's essentially flat, so you can leave the board in the car. There’s a longer period swell showing up, but it’s only 1 ft. Not worth the paddle.

We get a little bump mid-week, but it's still pretty marginal. The 15th through the 16th sees a slight increase, with some 2 ft to 2 ft groundswell, and it's glassy with some better period. It's surfable but don't expect any fireworks. The combined energy is building though, getting up to around 300-500, so there's a little more life in the water.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Thursday the 17th is the real standout. The swell jumps to 6 ft with a 7-8 second period from the east, and the energy reading is strong at 689-729. It's going to be very good. The wind is light, crossing offshore, so expect clean waves. This might be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s on. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

The good spell continues through to the 21st, with solid 3 ft SSW groundswell, with period around 15-17 seconds. The energy stays high, between 500 and 800. The winds are light, often glassy or clean, especially on the 19th and 20th. Davidson Point (Big Island) will be handling this nicely. This is a reef break, so the long period is going to be working well there, shaping up some proper lines. It's fairly consistent, but expect some crowds on the better days.

After that, it fades again. The 22nd drops back to a weak 2 ft, and the 23rd gets a bit bumpy with some cross-onshore wind. The conditions get more ruffled from the 24th onwards, with the wind turning cross-shore and onshore, despite the swell hanging around. There might be a bit of a wave but the quality drops off, and it just becomes more of a chop-fest. That setup is going to be more interesting for the kite surfers if you're into that.

So, the long and the short of it: the middle of the month is looking flat, so plan for that. The real window is from the 17th through the 21st, with the 17th and the 20th shaping up as the best days. It's promising, but as with anything this far out, don't hold me to it. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.

Stay stoked.

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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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E
8
1.3
E
7
1.2
E
7
0.6
SSW
15
1.1
E
11
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E
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
15
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15
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14
0.4
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14
0.4
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22
0.4
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21
0.6
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20
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19
0.7
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19
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SSW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
176
131
150
281
194
98
67
84
54
51
49
118
117
256
251
322
316
316
249
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
ENE
5
E
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5
ENE
5
SSE
0
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5
NE
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SE
5
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High Tide
3:33PM0.54m
3:54AM0.42m
4:02PM0.48m
4:35AM0.46m
4:26PM0.43m
5:18AM0.48m
4:48PM0.37m
6:01AM0.49m
5:03PM0.31m
6:48AM0.48m
5:03PM0.26m
7:44AM0.46m
Low Tide
10:00PM0.07m
9:47AM0.08m
10:20PM0.06m
10:34AM0.12m
10:41PM0.05m
11:23AM0.17m
11:02PM0.05m
12:18PM0.21m
11:24PM0.05m
1:35PM0.25m
11:47PM0.06m
00:14AM0.09m
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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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