Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, S swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SSW 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 21) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a squiz at what’s coming our way for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a mixed bag, but there are a couple of standout windows where it’s gonna light up. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The first few days are on the small side, but it cleans right up. Friday the 21st is pretty marginal with a slight cross-onshore breeze and only 2 feet of SSW swell (combined energy 245), so don’t get too excited. Saturday the 22nd is where we start to see some hope – early morning glassy conditions with that same 2 feet SSW groundswell (period 16 seconds, combined energy 253). It’s clean but small – a longboard or a funboard will be your best mate.
Sunday the 23rd morning is a real treat. The wind goes glassy, and we get a jump in size to 5 feet from the east. Sure, it’s short-period at 7 seconds, but the combined energy is up to 420 and it’s clean as a whistle. Cross-off winds in the arvo keep it tidy too. This is a solid, fun day for intermediate crew. Monday the 24th keeps that east swell hanging around at 5 feet, with clean cross-off breezes in the morning (combined energy 321). Good session before the small stuff creeps back in Tuesday morning.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 25th afternoon sees a jump – 7 feet east swell (period only 6 seconds, combined energy 565) and glassy conditions. That’s punchy, short-period stuff that’ll be fun on the banks but maybe a handful for beginners. Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a gem: 2 feet of south swell, but with a very long period of 18 seconds and glassy winds (combined energy 590). That’s proper groundswell energy – waves will have shape and push, though the long gaps between sets mean you gotta pick your moment.
Thursday the 27th is the absolute pick of the first week. Morning glass, 3 feet south swell at 17 seconds (combined energy 655), and the afternoon goes offshore with a NE breeze, combined energy up to 730. This is clean, lined-up surf – perfect for a point break setup. Get out there.
The run from Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st is more manageable – 2 feet to 4 feet, mostly glassy, with that south and east swell mixing in. Solid little waves for a paddle, nothing too hectic.
Now, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 1st of September. That’s the big one. Morning brings 10 feet of east swell at 11 seconds (combined energy 2357 – that’s strong wave energy) with glassy conditions. This is expert territory – way too big for anyone not comfortable in powerful surf. The afternoon holds 8 feet from the east with offshore winds (combined energy 1731). This is the standout event of the forecast: big, clean, and lined up. But only for the experienced crew. After that, the wind turns on us Wednesday and Thursday with 15-16 mph easterlies and risk of thunderstorms, making it a bit of a messy washout. The swell drops back but stays cross-shore and choppy into the second week, with nothing really worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line: Saturday 23rd morning, Thursday 27th, and Tuesday 1st September are your go days. Thursday is the most accessible quality session, and the 1st is for the big dogs only.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 13 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SSW 14 | E 7 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 |
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197 | 171 | 226 | 173 | 166 | 162 | 242 | 294 | 172 | 154 | 102 | 141 | 170 | 361 | 218 | 215 | 304 | 444 | 443 | 438 | 452 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:34PM0.47m | 11:18PM0.16m | 1:21PM0.50m | 00:48AM0.18m | 1:59PM0.52m | 1:32AM0.20m | 2:31PM0.54m | 2:07AM0.23m | 3:00PM0.55m | 2:40AM0.26m | 3:26PM0.55m | 3:15AM0.29m | 3:51PM0.54m | 3:52AM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:51PM0.17m | 5:10AM0.09m | 9:28PM0.16m | 6:14AM0.07m | 9:32PM0.15m | 7:02AM0.04m | 9:42PM0.14m | 7:43AM0.02m | 9:54PM0.13m | 8:20AM0.02m | 10:09PM0.12m | 8:58AM0.03m | 10:26PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 |
197 | 171 | 226 | 80 | 88 | 190 | 166 | 157 | 142 | 78 | 102 | 87 | 47 | 64 | 52 | 215 | 304 | 444 | 443 | 438 | 452 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | W 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | ESE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 6 |
33 | 23 | 75 | 173 | 106 | 162 | 150 | 84 | 118 | 107 | 38 | 38 | 146 | 126 | 218 | 37 | 133 | 96 | 72 | 73 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | S 18 | SE 8 | NW 10 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
48 | 53 | 18 | 22 | 166 | 70 | 43 | 144 | 61 | 58 | 50 | 57 | 53 | 86 | 51 | 167 | 41 | 33 | 16 | 23 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 5 | ESE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 |
— | — | 73 | 92 | 92 | 13 | 242 | 294 | 172 | 154 | 166 | 141 | 170 | 361 | 189 | 214 | 173 | 7 | 101 | 103 | 96 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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