Surf Forecasts:
Dondra surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, S swell with 1,564 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:
The surf forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Dondra in feet and miles. This reef break is exposed and inconsistent, so you’ve got to be picky. Water temp is 82.4°F – pretty average for the season. The wind is cross‑off from the west most days, keeping things clean, but the swell direction is mostly south to south‑southwest – close to the optimum SW but not dead on. The energy numbers are there, but the tide and quality are marginal.
Monday July 20: morning has a thunderstorm risk, but a 4ft south swell with 18‑second period and 1562 units of energy – that’s serious groundswell. Afternoon picks up to 5.6ft, still south, 16‑second period, 170
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 881 | 1564 | 858 | 978 | 834 | 618 | 498 | 490 | 344 | 145 | 186 | 251 | 217 | 214 | 229 | 382 | 394 | 394 | 533 | 368 | 326 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35PM0.41m | 6:36AM0.43m | 6:04PM0.37m | 7:16AM0.40m | 6:36PM0.32m | 8:19AM0.37m | 7:42PM0.27m | 10:33AM0.36m | 00:35AM0.28m | 12:16PM0.39m | 1:26AM0.32m | 1:06PM0.43m | 1:55AM0.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:56AM0.18m | 11:58PM0.09m | 12:35PM0.21m | 00:25AM0.13m | 1:30PM0.24m | 00:55AM0.18m | 3:41PM0.26m | 1:50AM0.23m | 6:49PM0.22m | 5:10AM0.24m | 7:26PM0.18m | 6:39AM0.21m | 7:54PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 564 | 1564 | 858 | 978 | 834 | 618 | 498 | 490 | 344 | 117 | 186 | 179 | 184 | 196 | 226 | 339 | 394 | 308 | 533 | 368 | 296 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | W 10 | S 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | W 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | W 10 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 881 | 122 | 276 | 16 | 11 | 78 | 21 | 16 | 70 | 145 | 60 | 251 | 217 | 214 | 229 | 382 | 372 | 394 | 384 | 331 | 326 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SE 8 | W 10 | — | — | SE 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SE 8 | W 9 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 9 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SE 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 117 | 22 | 122 | — | — | 17 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 63 | 77 | 54 | 36 | 37 | 21 | 57 | 57 | 149 | 80 | 78 | 83 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
| kJ | 43 | 52 | 54 | 244 | 234 | 34 | 150 | 146 | 20 | 28 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 86 | 20 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 33 | 77 | 75 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 395 | 174 | 167 | 787 | 175 | 175 | 788 | 4 | 788 | 788 | 4 | 676 | 788 | 175 | 174 | 788 | 4 | 174 | 788 | 175 |
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The above surf forecast table for Dondra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dondra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dondra 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 (Dondra) 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).
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