Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mates, Rusty here again – this time in feet and knots. Dondra’s forecast for the next couple of weeks is consistent but nothing massive. It’s a reef break that’s exposed to the south-west, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to be picky. Water temp is 82°, bang on average for this time of year.

First few days, from Tuesday 14th to Sunday 19th, we’re looking at 3 to 4 ft, clean cross-off breeze from the west at 13–16 knots. Swell periods are long – 13 to 18 seconds – so real groundswell, but just too small to get stoked on. Wave energy is moderate (465 to 1030 units). You could cruise on a longboard, but I wouldn’t drive far.

The first proper standout is Monday 20th July. A south swell hits 4 ft at an extra long 18 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 1537 – that’s proper power. Wind stays cross-off from the west at 13 knots, so the face will be clean. This reef likes that long period – it’ll wrap in and line up. Tuesday 21st afternoon also looks good: 5 ft south swell, 14 seconds, cross-off, energy around 1032. That’s the pick of the first week.

After that, the swell backs off a bit from the 22nd to 24th, with 3–4 ft and periods dropping to 10–13 seconds. Still clean but less exciting. The 24th afternoon sees a bump back to 15 seconds and 921 energy – a little better.

Then from Saturday 25th onward, we get a sustained run of quality. Saturday 25th has 4 ft south-southwest swell at 15 seconds, cross-off, energy 1195. Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th both show 3–5 ft, 16-second swells, with energy over 1150. Those late-month days are the real prize – especially Wednesday 29th morning: 5 ft, 16 seconds, clean cross-off. If that holds, it’ll be the best session of the outlook. Don’t forget Dondra can get a few locals out when it’s good, but that’s part of the charm.

Best bets: Monday 20th and Wednesday 29th July. Everything else is small and clean but more of a longboard or funboard day.

Rusty out.

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