
Surf Forecasts:
Davidson Point surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with 476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s 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 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Davidson Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks at Davidson Point. The water temp is running pretty average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there. It’s a pretty slow start to the outlook, but there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
Right now, we’ve got a bit of a lull. For the first few days, from Thursday morning right through the weekend and into the start of next week, it’s on the small side. There are some windows with clean, glassy conditions, but the swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft from the SSW. The energy is weak, coming in at values like 240 and dropping down to 60 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s surfable if you’re desperate for a splash, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
Things start to perk up on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th. We see the swell bumping up a touch to 2ft – 2ft from the SSW and SW, with energy climbing to 316 (combined energy of all swells directed here). Winds are light and often glassy, especially in the mornings, so the conditions will be clean. It’s still small, but the quality is improving. Thursday the 17th sees a solid increase in energy, hitting 433 in the afternoon (combined energy of all swells directed here), with a clean cross-off breeze from the east that will tidy things right up.
Now, the real standout window is Friday the 18th through to Sunday the 20th. This is the best stretch on offer. On Friday morning, we’ve got 3ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy jumps to 650 (combined energy of all swells directed here) and it’s very clean with a light east wind. This is a reef break and that long period (over 15 seconds) and SSW direction lines up nicely with the optimum swell direction from the south. Saturday the 19th is the absolute jackpot: glassy offshores, 3ft SSW swell, energy at 657 (combined energy of all swells directed here). It’s going to be clean, lined up, and offering some fun, workable waves. Because it’s fairly consistent here, I’d expect some good ones. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so don’t be surprised if you’ve got a few mates out.
The end of the outlook from Sunday the 20th afternoon through to Friday the 25th starts to get a bit messy. There’s a building east windswell with periods down around 8 seconds, so it’s a bit junky and the wind starts to get cross or cross-on. Not terrible, but not the style we’re after. By Friday the 25th, the morning looks glassy again with 4ft from the east, but the period is still short. It’s surfable but not on the same level as the middle of the second week.
So, the real score is to pencil in Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. Clean, glassy, head-high-ish SSW groundswell with that long period making it a reef-friendly beast. That’s your best bet for a good session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 15 | E 11 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 |
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178 | 131 | 121 | 198 | 128 | 150 | 281 | 64 | 98 | 67 | 84 | 54 | 51 | 49 | 118 | 117 | 256 | 251 | 322 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 3:12AM0.37m | 3:33PM0.54m | 3:54AM0.42m | 4:02PM0.48m | 4:35AM0.46m | 4:26PM0.43m | 5:18AM0.48m | 4:48PM0.37m | 6:01AM0.49m | 5:03PM0.31m | 6:48AM0.48m | 5:03PM0.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:39PM0.09m | 9:00AM0.04m | 10:00PM0.07m | 9:47AM0.08m | 10:20PM0.06m | 10:34AM0.12m | 10:41PM0.05m | 11:23AM0.17m | 11:02PM0.05m | 12:18PM0.21m | 11:24PM0.05m | 1:35PM0.25m | 11:47PM0.06m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:47 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 |
60 | 131 | 121 | 36 | 32 | 150 | 148 | 45 | 52 | 53 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 33 | 32 | 256 | 251 | 322 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NNW 8 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SE 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
178 | 47 | 28 | 129 | 121 | 37 | 28 | 64 | 98 | 67 | 84 | 54 | 51 | 11 | 118 | 117 | 24 | 23 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 17 | NW 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 5 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSE 8 | SW 12 | SSW 12 |
26 | 109 | 32 | 81 | 46 | 10 | 26 | 46 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 47 | 44 | 11 | 38 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 11 | ENE 10 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 9 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | E 7 |
— | 105 | 115 | 198 | 128 | 121 | 281 | 173 | 34 | 45 | 79 | 12 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 25 | — | — | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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