Davidson Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.97° N 159.72° W

Davidson Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Davidson Point sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.4° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, S swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with S 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 26th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
19
0.9
S
17
0.9
S
17
1
S
15
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
14
1.5
E
7
0.7
S
13
1.8
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.4
E
7
0.5
SSW
15
1.6
E
7
0.6
S
19
0.7
S
18
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
448
448
443
452
267
320
232
199
165
302
236
263
184
123
247
273
314
311
373
Wind (km/h)
15
E
0
ENE
5
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
ESE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
E
0
SE
10
NE
5
ESE
0
ESE
5
ENE
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
3:15AM0.29m
3:51PM0.54m
3:52AM0.33m
4:15PM0.52m
4:32AM0.37m
4:38PM0.48m
5:15AM0.41m
5:00PM0.43m
6:04AM0.44m
5:21PM0.37m
7:01AM0.47m
5:37PM0.31m
Low Tide
10:09PM0.12m
8:58AM0.03m
10:26PM0.10m
9:37AM0.05m
10:45PM0.09m
10:18AM0.09m
11:05PM0.07m
11:04AM0.14m
11:29PM0.05m
11:59AM0.19m
11:55PM0.05m
1:12PM0.24m
00:27AM0.04m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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6:20
6:20
6:20
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6:20
6:20
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7:00
7:00
6:59
6:58
6:57
6:55
6:54
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
27
28
27
26
27
28
26
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
29
31
29
28
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31
28
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28
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31
30
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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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