Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what's coming down the pipe for Davidson Point.

The immediate outlook is lean, but we’ve got a decent run ahead. For the next few days, it’s pretty small and clean, but nothing to get too excited about. The real action starts to build around Sunday the 23rd of August, and that’s where we’ll find the best windows.

This week, Wednesday the 19th through Saturday the 22nd is all small stuff. You’re looking at waist-high waves, around 2 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the south and southwest. The good news is the wind is light and glassy for most of the mornings. On Wednesday morning, we’ve got a 2 ft south swell at 12 seconds – groundswell energy, but weak overall (262 combined energy). It’s rideable, but don’t paddle out expecting barrels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no weird surprises there.

The standout period kicks off Sunday the 23rd of August. A new east swell pushes in, jumping to 5 ft with a short period of 7-8 seconds. The energy jumps up to a solid 477 (moderate). Sunday morning is clean with an offshore wind out of the northeast at 10 km/h. This is the best on offer early on: clean conditions, fun-sized waves, and the offshore flow will keep the faces nice. It’s a beach and reef setup here, and a short-period east swell like this can be a bit straight at the beach, but the reef at Davidson Point handles it well. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, but with a moderate-sized swell and clean conditions, it’s worth braving for a proper session.

Monday the 24th holds similar conditions – 5 ft east swell, offshore wind again, clean. Another good morning to get out.

Tuesday the 25th builds further, with waves pushing 7 ft to 8 ft. That’s getting into the expert-only range, especially with the short 8-second period. Wind turns cross-offshore, which keeps it clean, but the energy is strong (723-972). This is more for the experienced crew. Kite surfers might also find this setup interesting with the cross-off wind and punchy waves.

Wednesday the 26th we see a shift – the east swell drops a bit to 5 ft, but then a long-period south groundswell sneaks in during the afternoon at 2 ft and 18 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 732 (moderate). That long-period swell will wrap nicely around the point and reef, offering some longer, grinding walls. Ideal for a point or reef break – not so much for the beach. Winds stay light.

Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th continue with a solid south groundswell around 3 ft and 14-16 seconds. Glassy conditions on Thursday morning and calm winds on Friday. The energy is solid (595-590). This is a very clean setup for anyone wanting long lines and easy paddling in between sets.

Heading into the weekend of the 30th and 31st of August, the swell mixes east and south pulses around 4 ft to 4 ft. Glassy mornings again, so the dawn patrol is your best bet. By Monday the 31st of August, we’ve got a 5 ft east swell with offshore winds – a solid option for intermediate surfers.

Tuesday the 1st of September is a bit wild. We’re looking at a powerful 6 ft south groundswell with a 13-second period and a combined energy of 1672 – that’s very strong. The wind is light but cross-onshore, which will mess up the shape a bit. This one is really for experts only and you’ll be dealing with some bumpy conditions.

After that, the second week settles back into clean, waist-to-chest high south groundswell from the 2nd of September onwards, with light offshore or calm winds. Reliable, but not earth-shattering.

Overall, the best call is the morning of Sunday the 23rd of August – clean, offshore, fun east swell at the point. A close second is Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th for that long-period south groundswell in glassy conditions. Get on it early.

Rusty.

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