Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at what’s on offer for the Dondra region over the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the first week is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a consistent cross-off wind from the West, blowing at 15 to 19 mph, which keeps the surface clean, but the swell is just not doing us any favours. For the first several days, from Tuesday the 14th right through to Sunday the 19th, we’re looking at small, weak swell. The wave energy is low, sitting between 474 and 1022 (moderate energy at best), with heights barely scraping 3 ft to 4 ft. The period is long, 14 to 18 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, but the size just isn’t there to make it worthwhile. The wind is cross-off, which is clean, but the whole setup is marginal. It’s a reef break that’s inconsistent, and with these numbers, it’s a tough sell. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Now, there is a glimmer. The standout window looks to be around Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. We see a bump in the combined energy, hitting 1531 on Monday morning and staying strong through Tuesday. Swell heights push up to 5 ft on Tuesday morning, coming from the S with a period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the direction is right in the sweet spot for Dondra, which likes it from the SW. The wind stays cross-off from the West, so the surface will be clean. This is the best on offer. The wave energy is strong (1371 to 1531), and while the break is inconsistent, when it turns on, it’ll be worth it. Keep in mind, with the swell around 5 ft, it’s getting into intermediate territory, not for beginners.

After that, the swell backs off again into the second week. There’s a pulse around Saturday the 25th with 4 ft from the SSW and a 16-second period, but the energy is still moderate to strong (1352). The wind stays cross-off, so it’s clean, but the quality is still just marginal. The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, clean, but not really firing. The break is inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your moments.

Overall, the standout is Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. That’s your best bet. The rest is a waiting game. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Rusty.

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