Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real gold hiding in there if you’re patient.

The first few days are dominated by a moderate east swell, with some decent wave energy pushing through. The water temp is sitting at a warm 80°F, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. The best early call is for Davidson Point (reef). Saturday morning the 1st of August sees a solid 7 ft east swell rolling in with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 754, and with a cross-off wind from the east at 9 mph, it’s going to be clean. This is a reef break, so that short-period east swell will be holding up nicely. Sunday morning the 2nd is similar – 7 ft east swell, cross-off breeze, moderate energy at 570. Both mornings are the standouts early on, but be aware that crowds are possible here. This is your best bet for the first weekend.

We then hit a lull. Monday morning the 3rd is small, only 4 ft east, with a glassy 3 mph wind. It’s clean and surfable but not firing. By Monday afternoon, it drops right off to 1 ft. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are tiny, with most sessions showing 1 ft to 3 ft swells. The wave energy is weak, mostly under 200. A few glassy moments but not much to get excited about. Thursday through Sunday morning the 9th are similar – small, weak swells, though there are pockets of glassy conditions. The best of this quiet spell is Sunday afternoon the 9th when a 7 ft east swell with a 6-second period and glassy conditions shows up, combined energy 505. It’s a short period, but clean and surfable.

Now, pay attention. The second week has a serious pulse. Monday morning the 10th is small, but Monday afternoon the 10th brings back a 7 ft east swell with a 6-second period and dead calm, glassy conditions – energy is 614. That’s clean and fun. Tuesday the 11th is quiet again.

But the real standout is Wednesday the 12th of August. Wednesday morning, Davidson Point gets a 4 ft south swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is a strong 1065. This is a proper groundswell, long period, and with a cross-off east breeze at 6 mph, it will be clean. This is a reef break, and long period south swells are exactly what this place was made for. The shape will be excellent, though expect long waits between sets. This is the best session of the entire forecast. Wednesday afternoon stays solid at 4 ft with the same 17-second period and energy at 1338, but the wind shifts a bit more cross-off and the conditions are still good.

Thursday the 13th still has a solid 4 ft south swell at 15 seconds, energy at 824, but the wind becomes a light cross-shore, so it’s not quite as clean. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are still surfable with 3 ft to 4 ft south swells, but the energy drops off.

We finish with Sunday the 16th of August. Sunday morning sees a return of the east swell at 7 ft, 8-second period, clean cross-off breeze and energy at 742. Sunday afternoon is even better: 7 ft east, 7-second period, glassy conditions, energy at 749. That’s a great way to end the run.

So, the standout sessions: Saturday morning 1st of August and Wednesday morning 12th of August. Wednesday is the champion – that long period south groundswell is going to be something special at Davidson Point.

Rusty out.

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