
Surf Forecasts:
Dondra surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, S swell with 1,398 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with S 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
398 | 468 | 425 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 437 | 431 | 347 | 294 | 277 | 277 | 242 | 285 | 369 | 899 | 1398 | 858 | 1108 | 834 | 458 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:06PM0.54m | 3:43AM0.48m | 3:39PM0.53m | 4:19AM0.49m | 4:09PM0.52m | 4:54AM0.49m | 4:39PM0.49m | 5:28AM0.48m | 5:07PM0.46m | 6:01AM0.46m | 5:35PM0.41m | 6:36AM0.43m | 6:04PM0.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:54AM0.09m | 9:33PM0.02m | 9:34AM0.09m | 10:04PM0.01m | 10:11AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.01m | 10:46AM0.12m | 11:02PM0.02m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:30PM0.05m | 11:56AM0.18m | 11:58PM0.09m | 12:35PM0.21m | 00:25AM0.13m | |||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
235 | 468 | 274 | 244 | 482 | 482 | 437 | 431 | 347 | 294 | 277 | 277 | 242 | 285 | 307 | 899 | 1398 | 858 | 1108 | 834 | 458 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | W 10 | SSW 13 | W 10 | S 12 | W 10 | SE 8 | W 9 |
398 | 235 | 425 | 482 | 208 | 131 | 100 | 98 | 61 | 57 | 57 | 38 | 33 | 48 | 92 | 298 | 130 | 284 | 149 | 16 | 76 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | S 19 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 |
6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 49 | 49 | 11 | 39 | 67 | 369 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 59 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 10 | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 9 | WSW 4 |
155 | 126 | 85 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 71 | 95 | 141 | 121 | 114 | 149 | 171 | 145 | 86 | 301 | 54 | 233 | 20 | 198 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 174 | 788 | 174 | 788 | 175 | 174 | 895 | 175 | 171 | 395 | 175 | 174 | 175 | 175 | 174 | 788 | 175 | 787 | 788 | 0 |
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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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