Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a squiz at what’s coming our way for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a mixed bag, but there are a couple of standout windows where it’s gonna light up. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first few days are on the small side, but it cleans right up. Friday the 21st is pretty marginal with a slight cross-onshore breeze and only 2 feet of SSW swell (combined energy 245), so don’t get too excited. Saturday the 22nd is where we start to see some hope – early morning glassy conditions with that same 2 feet SSW groundswell (period 16 seconds, combined energy 253). It’s clean but small – a longboard or a funboard will be your best mate.

Sunday the 23rd morning is a real treat. The wind goes glassy, and we get a jump in size to 5 feet from the east. Sure, it’s short-period at 7 seconds, but the combined energy is up to 420 and it’s clean as a whistle. Cross-off winds in the arvo keep it tidy too. This is a solid, fun day for intermediate crew. Monday the 24th keeps that east swell hanging around at 5 feet, with clean cross-off breezes in the morning (combined energy 321). Good session before the small stuff creeps back in Tuesday morning.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Tuesday the 25th afternoon sees a jump – 7 feet east swell (period only 6 seconds, combined energy 565) and glassy conditions. That’s punchy, short-period stuff that’ll be fun on the banks but maybe a handful for beginners. Wednesday the 26th afternoon is a gem: 2 feet of south swell, but with a very long period of 18 seconds and glassy winds (combined energy 590). That’s proper groundswell energy – waves will have shape and push, though the long gaps between sets mean you gotta pick your moment.

Thursday the 27th is the absolute pick of the first week. Morning glass, 3 feet south swell at 17 seconds (combined energy 655), and the afternoon goes offshore with a NE breeze, combined energy up to 730. This is clean, lined-up surf – perfect for a point break setup. Get out there.

The run from Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st is more manageable – 2 feet to 4 feet, mostly glassy, with that south and east swell mixing in. Solid little waves for a paddle, nothing too hectic.

Now, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 1st of September. That’s the big one. Morning brings 10 feet of east swell at 11 seconds (combined energy 2357 – that’s strong wave energy) with glassy conditions. This is expert territory – way too big for anyone not comfortable in powerful surf. The afternoon holds 8 feet from the east with offshore winds (combined energy 1731). This is the standout event of the forecast: big, clean, and lined up. But only for the experienced crew. After that, the wind turns on us Wednesday and Thursday with 15-16 mph easterlies and risk of thunderstorms, making it a bit of a messy washout. The swell drops back but stays cross-shore and choppy into the second week, with nothing really worth paddling out for.

So, bottom line: Saturday 23rd morning, Thursday 27th, and Tuesday 1st September are your go days. Thursday is the most accessible quality session, and the 1st is for the big dogs only.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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