Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
26.3° C
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Davidson Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Davidson Point surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 364 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with W 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Sunday (Jul 19) 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up for Davidson Point over the next couple of weeks. It’s a reef setup that’s pretty exposed to the south swell, so when it lights up, it can be a beauty. The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The pattern kicks off with a bit of a slow start. Tuesday the 14th sees a small 2ft west swell rolling in, but with clean glassy conditions. It’s tiny, but it’s a start. The combined swell energy is moderate at 375, so there’s a bit of juice in the water, but you’ll be chasing little waves.

Wednesday the 15th holds similar, with 3ft west swell and glassy conditions in the morning. That’s your best bet early on – clean, tiny, but surfable. The afternoon gets a bit crossy and messy, so get in early.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th stay small, with 2ft to 2ft swells from the west and then shifting south. The wind is clean or glassy, so if you’re itching for a paddle, you’ll find something, but it’s not gonna blow your mind.

Saturday the 18th is glassy again with a tiny 2ft south swell – again, it’s a small-wave session.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 19th brings a bigger pulse: 5ft to 6ft from the east with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined swell energy jumps to 429-472, so there’s a fair bit of power for a beach break style setup. The wind is glassy in the afternoon, so that’ll be the standout day of the first week. The east swell is a bit off the optimum direction for this spot, but with the size and clean conditions, it’s the best on offer.

Monday the 20th drops back down to 2ft from the south, but it’s glassy again. Then Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd stay small with mixed conditions.

Thursday the 22nd afternoon, keep an eye out – the swell builds to 3ft from the south-southeast, with a 13-second period, and glassy wind. The combined energy hits 686, which is strong moderate. That’s a solid little window.

Friday the 23rd morning is a real treat: a 2ft south-southwest swell with a very long 21-second period. That’s seriously long-period groundswell, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 643. That’s a classic reef swell – long lines, clean, and a long wait between sets. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell direction is right on the money for this reef, which likes south swell. Expect clean, well-shaped waves, but with that period, it might be a bit straight at the take-off for a beach break, but at a reef like this, it’ll be sweet.

The rest of the week into the 24th, 25th, and 26th keeps a consistent 2ft to 3ft south-southwest swell with periods around 16-18 seconds. The wind stays light and either glassy or cross-offshore. The combined energy remains strong moderate, between 446 and 774. This is a nice run of clean, consistent surf. The 24th afternoon with 3ft and 18-second period, glassy, and 774 energy is a standout.

The 27th and 28th hold similar, small but clean, and then the 29th sees a bump to 4ft from the east with a short 8-second period, which is more of a windswell, but it’s clean with cross-offshore wind.

The standout sessions are the afternoon of the 22nd of July (3ft SSE, 13s, glassy, 686 energy) and the morning of the 23rd of July (2ft SSW, 21s, glassy, 643 energy). The 23rd is the pick for quality, the 22nd for a bit more size. The 19th is also a decent call for the biggest waves of the first week.

Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at this place, so you might have company on the good days, but it’s not a circus.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
16
0.8
W
16
0.8
W
15
0.8
W
15
0.8
W
15
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.6
W
14
0.6
W
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
1.4
E
6
1.6
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.5
S
16
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
7
0.7
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
306
291
283
272
206
203
200
142
142
149
149
146
148
310
364
181
139
142
127
215
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
E
5
S
10
SSE
10
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
ENE
5
SE
0
W
15
ENE
0
NNE
5
E
10
ENE
10
ESE
5
SSE
15
ENE
0
NNE
0
NE
5
E
10
SE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:36PM0.67m
4:07AM0.20m
5:15PM0.64m
5:03AM0.23m
5:52PM0.59m
6:03AM0.25m
6:26PM0.53m
7:08AM0.28m
6:57PM0.45m
8:22AM0.32m
7:23PM0.38m
9:46AM0.36m
7:41PM0.31m
11:09AM0.41m
Low Tide
11:55PM0.09m
9:48AM-0.08m
00:28AM0.09m
10:35AM-0.02m
1:00AM0.08m
11:23AM0.05m
1:32AM0.07m
12:16PM0.13m
2:04AM0.06m
1:25PM0.22m
2:37AM0.06m
3:25PM0.28m
3:13AM0.05m
rain showers
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rain showers
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clear
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6:03
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6:05
6:05
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6:05
6:05
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:23
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7:22
7:22
 mm
1
2
2
1
Temp °C
26
25
26
26
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
25
26
Feels °C
29
27
29
28
29
28
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31
29
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29
29
29
29
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27
28
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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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