
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's cookin' for our local stretch.
The next week or so is lookin' pretty ordinary but there are a few windows where it cleans up and gets good. The real fun is sittin' a fair way out, but it's worth havin' on the radar. There's a bit of a dry spell after next weekend though, so make the most of the good days when they roll in.
Davidson Point is really the only break on the radar here, and it starts off slow on Monday the 20th. We're talkin' tiny 2 ft waves from the south, a 16 second pulse that's got that long-period ground swell feel to it. The energy is weak, only 171, and while it's glassy, it's honestly just not worth paddling out for. That S swell is bang-on what this reef wants to see though, and the water's a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
Things start hummin' on Tuesday the 21st. We get a little bump in size to 2 ft, still from the south, still a long 15 seconds, but the energy jumps to 362. The wind is glassy in the morning and light off-shore later. Conditions are clean and it's gonna be fun for a log or a mid-length. Wednesday the 22nd is even better – the swell builds to 3 ft, with 14 second period and the energy now up to 599. The morning has a rain shower but a clean 15 km/h cross-offshore wind. This is a solid, fun day for the intermediate crew.
The highlight of the entire run lands on Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. On Thursday we get 2 ft SSW swell with a 20 second period – that's proper long-period groundswell. The energy is rippin' at 972, and the wind is light cross-off, glassing it right off. Expect clean, lined-up waves peeling down the reef. Friday morning pumps up to 6 ft from the east, but it's short-period at 7 seconds – a bit of a mush burger but the energy is still solid at 750. The afternoon swings back to a cleaner 3 ft SSW with a 17 second pulse and 822 energy. That's the day to clear your schedule and get wet.
Saturday the 25th keeps the good times rollin' with 3 ft SSW, 19 second period, and glassy, cross-off winds. Energy is 937. It's still really good, just a notch below the Thursday and Friday peak. Sunday the 26th is still fun, with 3 ft waves and glassy wind, but the energy drops down to 485. Still worth a paddle, but the real fire is gone.
Now, from Monday the 27th through to Saturday the 2nd of August, it gets a bit tricky. You get a mix of small, weak swell and some cross-shore winds that mess with the surface. Monday the 27th has 3 ft swell but it's criss-cross and messy. The wind turns onshore by Wednesday the 29th, droppin' the quality to poor.
The next window that gets my blood pumpin' is Saturday the 1st of August. We get a 5 ft E swell, but again, short 8 second period – fat and a little lumpy, but with 446 energy and a clean cross-offshore breeze, there'll be some fun, walled-up sections if you can find 'em. Sunday the 2nd of August is similar: 5 ft from the east, 8 second legs, energy at 454. The morning is clean, and the afternoon goes glassy – that's your last real push before it fades again. Monday the 3rd has 3 ft E swell but only 239 energy, and it just tapers off after that. By the 4th of August, we're down to 3 ft and a measly 106 energy. That's the end of the run.
In short: Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th of July are the standouts. You've got solid SSW groundswell, long periods, plenty of energy, and most importantly, glassy, clean conditions with that light offshore breeze. This is as good as it's gonna get for the next couple of weeks, so don't sleep on it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 17 | E 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
134 | 155 | 215 | 257 | 268 | 315 | 429 | 366 | 416 | 399 | 344 | 302 | 340 | 343 | 502 | 583 | 516 | 448 | 427 | 333 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:41PM0.31m | 11:09AM0.41m | 12:17PM0.45m | 1:09PM0.49m | 1:51PM0.52m | 00:27AM0.16m | 2:27PM0.53m | 1:30AM0.16m | 3:01PM0.55m | 2:13AM0.17m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:25PM0.28m | 3:13AM0.05m | 3:56AM0.05m | 4:46AM0.04m | 5:39AM0.03m | 10:22PM0.16m | 6:29AM0.02m | 10:26PM0.14m | 7:14AM-0.00m | 10:38PM0.13m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | NNE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
44 | 31 | 215 | 257 | 268 | 315 | 215 | 160 | 235 | 229 | 344 | 202 | 195 | 72 | 93 | 583 | 114 | 448 | 427 | 333 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | NNE 8 | SSW 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
134 | 116 | 22 | 30 | 35 | 30 | 429 | 366 | 416 | 399 | 35 | 51 | 340 | 208 | 502 | 86 | 516 | 93 | 95 | 86 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SE 6 | SSW 26 | S 24 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 18 | NE 7 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
37 | 38 | 30 | 5 | 224 | 284 | 23 | 27 | 35 | 27 | 34 | 246 | 50 | 305 | 144 | 100 | 37 | 37 | 57 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 |
94 | 155 | 117 | 152 | 132 | 160 | 175 | 115 | 321 | 232 | 312 | 302 | 287 | 343 | 291 | 279 | 300 | 215 | 232 | 150 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 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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