Dondra Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.92° N 80.60° E

Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dondra sea temperature is
28.0° C
0.1° 

Dondra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dondra surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with 792 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 11s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer for Dondra over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow grind. The first few days are all about waves that are technically clean but come with a major caveat: the wind is stubbornly cross-off from the west, and the swell is coming from the wrong direction. Dondra is a reef setup that really wants swell from the SW, but we’re seeing a lot of SSW and W energy. This means the waves are likely to be a bit fat and frustrating, with a messy line-up. The water is a balmy 82° which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until Monday, July 20th. The swell starts to build from the south, and the energy jumps up. On the Monday morning, we’re looking at 4ft of S swell with a long 18-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is a strong 1374. The wind is still cross-off, but for a reef break, that can actually work. This is a standout day, but it’s a day for experienced surfers. The swell pushes to 5ft in the afternoon with even more energy (1726), and the period stays long at 17 seconds. The sets will be proper, but it’s going to be a bit of a paddle. Crowds are sometimes a problem here, so expect company.

The other standout is Tuesday, July 21st. The morning shows 5ft of S swell with a 15-second period and a huge energy reading of 1593. This is proper, powerful surf. The wind stays cross-off. This is expert territory. The swell is over 5ft, and on a reef with that much energy, it’s not for the faint-hearted. The waves will be big, clean, and heavy. If you’re not confident in your abilities, sit this one out.

Beyond that, the swell hangs around in the 4ft to 5ft range through Wednesday morning, but the energy drops off and the swell direction starts to wobble. By Thursday the 23rd, the energy plummets and the conditions look poor. It’s a pretty short window of quality, really.

The bottom line: if you’re an expert, the 20th and 21st of July are your best bet. Sunday the 12th through to the 19th is a gap of mostly weak, wonky swell with poor energy. The early stuff is just not worth paddling out for. The forecast is a bit more reliable for the first week; the second week’s energy is there, but the direction needs to hold.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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2
3
2
2
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2
1
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.1
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.2
S
11
1.3
S
12
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
778
778
490
651
603
502
533
427
371
237
377
461
438
427
402
398
468
425
482
482
401
Wind (km/h)
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:42AM0.44m
11:27PM0.28m
12:05PM0.46m
00:51AM0.32m
1:04PM0.50m
1:44AM0.37m
1:51PM0.52m
2:27AM0.41m
2:31PM0.54m
3:06AM0.45m
3:06PM0.54m
3:43AM0.48m
3:39PM0.53m
4:19AM0.49m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.19m
4:52AM0.18m
7:10PM0.15m
6:19AM0.16m
7:52PM0.11m
7:21AM0.13m
8:28PM0.07m
8:11AM0.10m
9:01PM0.04m
8:54AM0.09m
9:33PM0.02m
9:34AM0.09m
10:04PM0.01m
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5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
 mm
3
2
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
29
29
26
28
29
26
Feels °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
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Information about the Dondra Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dondra 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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