
Surf Forecasts:
Dondra surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, W swell with 639 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+0530) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.
Right then, this is Rusty.
Right off the bat, we have to be honest with you. The next couple of weeks at Dondra are a bit of a mixed bag. There's a lot of marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions, so don't expect perfection. The pattern starts with some cleaner, but average-sized, swell.
The first proper chance of a wave is Saturday morning, 11th July. We've got a 6ft swell rolling in from the West, with a period of 11 seconds. There's a moderate breeze blowing cross-off from the West at 16 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The combined swell energy is moderate to strong (1147). The water temperature is bang on average for the time of year at 82°. It's an inconsistent break, so you might be waiting a bit between sets, but this is about as good as this stretch looks for a paddle.
As we move through the weekend and into the following week, the swell does drop off. Into Monday the 13th, we’re looking at a smaller 3ft to 4ft swell, still with those cross-off winds. The period actually stretches out to 12 seconds on Monday morning, which is proper groundswell, but the energy drops right off (690). This is more of a longboard or funboard kind of session.
The second week of the forecast holds a bit more promise. Around Monday the 20th of July, we see a pulse of S swell coming through at 5ft to 5ft. The period is a solid 16 seconds, which means long lines of energy. The combined energy jumps right up (2088 on the Monday afternoon), which is strong. The wind stays cross-off from the West, so it could be clean. This is the other stand-out window, but it's a long way out, so you'll want to keep an eye on it. The same pattern of moderate S swell and that persistent W cross-off wind looks set to continue right through to the end of the month.
On the whole, there's surf to be had, but with Dondra being inconsistent, you’ve got to pick your moments. The stand-out is that first session on Saturday the 11th and then that pulse around the 20th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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658 | 535 | 441 | 472 | 445 | 375 | 237 | 371 | 464 | 438 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 468 | 506 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 489 | 431 | 352 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:09PM0.52m | 4:54AM0.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:11AM0.10m | 10:33PM0.01m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
372 | 367 | 417 | 304 | 377 | 365 | 237 | 371 | 464 | 354 | 292 | 289 | 335 | 279 | 269 | 482 | 482 | 482 | 489 | 431 | 352 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 12 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 |
36 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 29 | 28 | 108 | 295 | 377 | 438 | 427 | 402 | 398 | 468 | 506 | 170 | 170 | 128 | 128 | 98 | 69 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 24 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 21 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SSE 13 | — | SE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
81 | 75 | 11 | 54 | 54 | 77 | 151 | 24 | 11 | — | 33 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 31 | 44 | 44 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 |
658 | 535 | 441 | 472 | 445 | 375 | 194 | 216 | 193 | 168 | 171 | 156 | 92 | 99 | 83 | 83 | 77 | 78 | 66 | 91 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 167 | 788 | 175 | 676 | 895 | 175 | 174 | 895 | 175 | 175 | 395 | 175 | 174 | 788 | 175 | 167 | 174 | 175 | 174 | 395 | 175 |
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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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