Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break this down. The next couple weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows to get some good waves.

We’re starting off with a bit of a gap, so don’t get too eager on Tuesday. The swell is tiny and weak on Tuesday morning, with just 3ft of short-period E swell. The energy is pretty weak at 211. It’s glassy, so it’s not terrible, but there’s just not a lot there. We see a slight bump in the afternoon with 4ft and a better period of 11 seconds, and the energy picks up to 414. Still, it’s a bit small to get too worked up about. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday morning looks similar, with 4ft E swell but the period drops to 10 seconds. The energy is still moderate at 381. Glassy conditions again, so the surface will be clean, but it’s just not a standout. By Wednesday afternoon, it drops right off to a weak 1ft and the energy is down to 86, which is pretty weak. It’s a big letdown after the morning.

Thursday and Friday are looking like a write-off. We’re looking at tiny surf, nothing over 2ft, with most of the energy being weak, in the 22-150 range. There are some longer period swells in the mix, but they’re so small it doesn’t matter. It’s a real lull, so you might as well find something else to do for a couple of days.

Saturday afternoon brings a bit of life back. We’ve got 5ft of short-period E swell, but the energy is moderate at 323. It’s glassy, so that’s a plus. But the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s not going to have much punch.

Sunday looks a bit more promising, especially in the afternoon. The swell is 5ft from the E with a 7-second period, and the energy is up to 441. It’s glassy which is a major positive, and it’ll be clean. The morning has a bit of a cross-shore wind, which could make it a little bumpy.

Monday afternoon is where things start to get interesting. We see 6ft of E swell, but the period is still short at 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 573. The wind is cross-off and it’s clean, which is a good sign. This is probably the best Tuesday to Wednesday has offered so far.

Tuesday continues that trend with 6ft E swell and 6-second period in the afternoon, with strong energy at 419. It’s glassy and looks fun. Not a monster, but a solid option.

Now, here’s the real standout. Wednesday the 12th into Thursday and Friday brings the real quality. We’ve got long-period S swells, with periods of 18 and 16 seconds. This is proper groundswell, with lots of energy. The combined energy is strong, pushing 876 to 909. The wave heights are 3ft to 4ft, which might not sound huge, but the period and power will make it feel much better. The wind is either glassy or cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is the sort of swell that’ll wrap nicely into Davidson Point. It’s a reef break, and this kind of long-period S swell is exactly what it wants. This is the pick of the bunch, hands down. Expect some long waits between sets, but the waves that come through will be worth it.

Friday afternoon, the swell swings back to a more easterly direction with 6ft at 8 seconds. Still plenty of energy at 688, and the cross-off wind will keep it clean. Saturday and Sunday look like a bit of a wind-affected period. We’ve got 6-6ft of E swell, with periods around 8 seconds. The energy is still strong, but the wind is picking up to 15-20 km/h from the ENE. It’s cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the stronger breeze will make it a bit more difficult. It could be a bit of a battle, and with this short period, the conditions might be a step down.

The following Monday looks like it could be interesting, with a 2ft W swell but a long 14-second period, with a moderate 251 energy. Not much size, but the long period means it will be clean and lined up.

The final couple of days show promise, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing 5ft and 5ft E swells with around 9-second periods and moderate to strong energy. The winds are light and cross-off, so it should be clean.

So, the standout is definitely the 12th to the 14th. That long-period S groundswell is the one to watch. Get on it if you can. The 10th and 11th are solid backups. The second week is a bit more uncertain, but there are still some waves on offer.

Signing off.

Rusty.

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