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Davidson Point surfForecast / HAW – Kaua'i / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 HSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Davidson Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 17th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | SSW 14 | E 8 | |
196 | 220 | 163 | 236 | 204 | 222 | 210 | 167 | 117 | 241 | 241 | 27 | 257 | 339 | 228 | 200 | 277 | 120 | 195 | 107 | 256 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:29PM0.36m | 00:34AM0.30m | 2:09PM0.44m | 1:13AM0.26m | 2:49PM0.52m | 1:53AM0.22m | 3:31PM0.58m | 2:34AM0.18m | 4:16PM0.61m | 3:17AM0.15m | 5:03PM0.62m | 4:04AM0.12m | 5:53PM0.61m | 4:59AM0.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:23PM0.13m | 7:10AM-0.05m | 8:29PM0.12m | 7:38AM-0.09m | 9:31PM0.10m | 8:09AM-0.12m | 10:32PM0.09m | 8:43AM-0.14m | 11:34PM0.08m | 9:21AM-0.14m | 00:40AM0.08m | 10:02AM-0.13m | 1:53AM0.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 6 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 37 | 125 | 76 | 84 | 33 | 306 | 614 | 671 | 494 | 282 | 202 | 50 | 48 | 34 | 35 | 196 | 174 | 120 | 163 | 107 | 102 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | N 6 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NNE 6 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 104 | 23 | 30 | 47 | 47 | 62 | 67 | 67 | 50 | 82 | 56 | 97 | 57 | 84 | 68 | 81 | 78 | 19 | 67 | 28 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | SE 8 | SE 6 | S 15 | NW 9 | NNE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 6 | SE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 9 | 109 | 39 | 28 | 54 | 43 | 23 | 33 | 42 | 27 | 42 | 71 | 69 | 38 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 |
| kJ | 196 | 220 | 163 | 236 | 204 | 222 | 210 | 167 | 117 | 241 | 241 | 286 | 257 | 339 | 228 | 200 | 277 | 277 | 195 | 206 | 256 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 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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