Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about what's happening at Dondra in feet and miles per hour. It's the only show in town, an inconsistent reef break, so we work with what we've got. Water temp is around 83°F, which is standard for this time of year.

The story for the first week is a persistent westerly breeze blowing around 15-16 mph. That gives us a cross-off wind, which keeps the faces clean. Wave heights will be in the 5 to 6 foot range, with the swell period building from a weak 7 seconds up to a more solid 11-12 seconds. The ocean's energy is moderate, getting up into a decent level by the end of the first week.

The window to circle on the calendar is the afternoon of Thursday, July 9th, and into Friday the 10th. We're looking at 6 foot waves from the west with a period of 11-12 seconds, which gives them some proper push and shape. The energy is strong for this spot, and with a clean cross-off breeze, it'll be the pick of the bunch. But that's expert territory on a reef at that size; you need to know what you're doing. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, but expect a few locals to be on it when it's looking this good.

After Sunday the 12th, things start to fade. Swell drops back below 5 feet and keeps shrinking into the second week, with the wind turning more cross-shore and messing up the surface. The period gets super long, over 15 seconds on one day, but on tiny waves that's just a tease. It gets pretty quiet from the 15th onwards with poor conditions and the wave energy dropping off a cliff. This spot goes quiet fast, and the second week is looking like a write-off.

Stick to that window around the 9th and 10th of July for your best shot. After that, it's time to find something else to do.

Rusty.

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