Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Righto, let’s have a look at what’s happening at Dondra. This is a reef break that’s inconsistent and sometimes gets crowded, so when it’s on, you’ve gotta be sharp. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.

We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are delivering clean waves around 5ft to 6ft from the west, with a moderate cross-off breeze keeping things tidy, but the overall energy is moderate (923 to 1222). The wave quality is just okay, not really firing yet. Wednesday the 8th holds similar at 5ft west swell, still that same steady wind.

Thursday the 9th is where the energy steps up a notch. Afternoon sees a shift to a 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1570. That’s moderate to strong energy, and with the wind still cross-off, it’ll be clean. But be warned – with that long period, Dondra as a reef can get a bit straight and tricky, but it also means more push between sets. Not the standout of the forecast, but a solid session if you’re keen.

Friday the 10th keeps the energy building. Morning has 5ft SSW at 14 seconds (energy 1606), and by the afternoon we’ve got a 6ft west swell at 11 seconds with energy hitting 1693. That’s the most consistent push so far, but still not lighting the world on fire. Wind stays cross-off, so the surface will be clean.

Honestly though, nothing in this first week is screaming “drop everything and go.” It’s all in that 1–2 out of 10 range for quality. The combination of inconsistent breaks and only moderate energy means you’ll be scratching for the good ones.

Now, the real standout arrives later. On Saturday the 18th, we see an afternoon pulse – 5ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and energy spikes to 1491. That’s strong energy. Wind is cross-off, clean as a whistle. That’s the one you want to pencil in. It’s a week and a half away, so not locked in, but if it holds it’ll be the best session of the run. Dondra can handle that size and direction, and with the long period, expect some proper lines.

The following day, Sunday the 19th, also looks decent. Both morning and afternoon have 5ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy around 1288–1442. Afternoon is clean with cross-off wind. That’s a solid backup if the 18th doesn’t fully deliver.

Heads up: around Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th, we drop to smaller 3ft–4ft SSW swells, and the wind goes more cross-shore, making things choppy. That stretch is pretty flat and messy. Not worth the paddle.

Also, by Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, we’re back to 5ft–6ft S/SW swells with moderate energy (1146–1253), but the quality is still only marginal. Wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean but not special.

So overall, if you’ve got patience, aim for that Saturday 18th afternoon and Sunday 19th. That’s your best bet. The rest is mostly a waiting game with clean but average waves. No true stormers in the first week.

Rusty.

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