Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s run this in feet and Fahrenheit. This is Rusty, giving you the lowdown for Davidson Point.

We’ve got a good stretch of surf coming, but you gotta pick your moments. The first big highlight hits Thursday afternoon and runs through the weekend and into early next week. Water temp is about 80°, pretty standard for this time of year.

Thursday afternoon the 23rd, you’re looking at clean 2ft surf from the SSW. That’s a 20-second period, proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 1000 (moderate to strong). Wind is a cross-off from the east at 9 mph, keeping things tidy. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but with that long period, it’ll set up best on the point.

Friday morning the 24th is pure glass. Wind is barely a whisper from the ENE at 3 mph. Swell is still 2ft from the SSW, 18-second period. It’s going to be smooth and lined up. The afternoon stays clean with a light offshore breeze.

Saturday the 25th keeps the vibe. Barely any wind, swell edges up to 3ft to 3ft from the SSW, period 19 seconds. Combined energy is strong at 959. Crowds can pop up sometimes, but this is the kind of day that makes it worth fighting for a wave.

Sunday the 26th is glassy again in the morning. Swell holds at 3ft, period drops to 16 seconds. Energy is still moderate (456-681). Very good, just a bit less punchy than the day before.

Monday the 27th is completely flat calm – no wind, glassy as a lake. Swell at 2ft, 15-second period. The energy is lower (379), but the conditions are flawless. Perfect for a long, relaxing session.

Tuesday the 28th is a down day. Smaller 2ft swell, period 13-14 seconds, weak energy (146-176). Glassy but ordinary. Take the day off.

Wednesday the 29th picks back up a touch. Swell from the south at 2ft to 3ft, period 14 seconds. Glassy in the morning. Surfable.

Now from Thursday the 30th, we see a size jump. Swell goes east, heights from 5ft up to 7ft. But the period drops to 8 seconds and even 6 seconds – short-period windswell. Cross-off winds at 9 to 16 mph. Energy is moderate (476-611). It’s punchy and not pretty. For experienced guys only, this is a challenge, not a treat.

Sunday the 2nd of August through Tuesday the 4th, conditions settle. Swell stays around 5ft to 6ft from the east, period 8 seconds. Wind is light or glassy in the mornings. Energy is moderate (283-490). Fun, clean, but short-period.

Wednesday the 5th fades to 4ft to 4ft, period 7 seconds. Glassy but weak (188-242). A cruiser.

Then Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August are a bust. Swell drops to 1ft to 2ft, weak energy (44-121). Poor conditions and cross-on wind. Don’t bother.

The absolute best run is Thursday afternoon the 23rd through Sunday morning the 26th at Davidson Point. You’re getting consistent 2ft to 3ft SSW groundswell, long periods, and light-to-glassy winds. That’s the call. Second pick is Monday the 27th for the pure glass and easy waves.

Rusty.

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