Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaking in the water for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, nothing to write home about just yet, but there’s some real promise building up later on.

Tuesday 28 July is a quiet one. There’s a tiny 2ft southerly swell rolling in, with a 14 second period, so you can feel the energy is pretty weak. The water temp is sitting at a normal 27°, nothing weird there. On the upside, the wind is glassy in the morning and stays light in the afternoon, but the waves are just too small and ordinary to get stoked about.

Wednesday 29 July sees a tiny bump up to 2ft, still from the south with that long 14 second period. Combined energy creeps up, and we get nice cross-off winds all day. The conditions are clean, but it’s still only knee-high. It’s surfable, but don’t expect much push.

Thursday 30 July is a write-off. The swell bumps up slightly to 3ft, but the wind swings to a cross-shore from the SSE and the wave comment says poor. By the afternoon, the energy jumps but the conditions are messy with wind ripples. Skip it.

Friday 31 July is where things start to look up. The swell jumps to 5ft in the morning, then 6ft in the afternoon, coming from the east with a short period of 7-8 seconds. This is a windswell, not a groundswell, so expect a bit more chop but plenty of fun waves. Combined energy is ripping, and the cross-off wind keeps it clean. This is your first real standout – good size, clean, and approachable for most intermediates.

Saturday 1 August gets bigger, maybe pushing 8ft from the east. That’s getting into the steeper territory for intermediate paddlers – it’s not crazy, but you’ll want your wits about you. The wind is fresher but still cross-off, so it’s clean but a bit chunky. Probably better for the more experienced crew.

Sunday 2 August is a beauty. Swell drops back to a solid 7ft, period lengthens to 9 seconds, wind goes light and cross-off. Clean lines, moderate energy, and the wave comment says “very good”. This is a genuine highlight morning for confident intermediates.

Monday 3 August is a flop. Swell crashes to 1ft and energy drops hugely in the morning. Glassy but tiny. Afternoon sees a bit more size but the wind turns cross-shore and messy. Not worth it.

Tuesday 4 August is another standout morning. 3ft from the east, glassy conditions, and clean. Then in the afternoon, it gets even better – 4ft from the east, but now with a 12 second period and completely glassy. This is a real gem. The longer period gives the waves more shape and power, and with zero wind, it’ll be silky smooth. That’s the kind of session you remember.

Wednesday 5 August drops right back to tiny 1ft with south swell. Very ordinary conditions; just a paddle if you’re desperate.

Thursday 6 August through Saturday 8 August sees a consistent 5ft to 6ft easterly windswell, short period (6-7 seconds). Winds stay glassy from the east or calm. The waves will be a bit crumbly and short-period, but clean as a whistle. Good fun, consistent, and no crowds if you’re lucky.

Sunday 9 August is a big wild card. Swell is only 3ft, but the period is a massive 17-18 seconds from the SSW – that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy hits high. This long-period swell will wrap in and the glassy winds will make it clean. The caveat is that at a reef break like Davidson Point, this long-period S/SSW swell could line up beautifully. Could be some really tidy, peeling waves for the crew who know the spot. This is a potential standout, but it’s more than a week away, so keep an eye on it – forecasts can shift.

Monday 10 August is a bit of a mess. 4ft south swell with a very long 16 second period, but the cross-shore wind puts ripples on the face. Might be a bit fat and jumbled.

Tuesday 11 August cleans up again. 3ft south swell (15 sec period) with glassy morning conditions. A nice, clean, relaxed session.

Wednesday 12 August finishes off with a risk of thunderstorms and gusty cross-off winds. Only 3ft from the SSW. Not ideal.

Best on offer? For my money, Tuesday 4 August afternoon is the standout – glassy, chest-high waves with proper period and clean lines. Sunday 9 August could be the dark horse for the experienced surfers who know how to read a long-period SSW groundswell at that reef. Keep the dates marked.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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