Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Dondra. This is a tricky stretch ahead, so let’s break it down straight.

The next few days are pretty flat and uninspiring for Dondra. We’re looking at a long gap of nothing special. The water temp is sitting right around 82° which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, through the first week, it’s a real struggle. The swell is small, mostly around 3ft to 4ft, and the wind is a steady cross-off from the west, but it’s fresh to moderate. The energy is low, with combined swell energy readings between 331 and 916 (moderate to weak). The period is all over the place, but mostly short to medium. Nothing is really lighting up the reef. Dondra is a reef break that’s inconsistent, and it’s showing. The first real pulse of interest doesn’t arrive until Sunday the 20th of July. That afternoon, we see a bump in swell to 6ft from the south with a long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 2041 (strong energy). The wind is still cross-off from the west at 12 mph, which is okay but not glassy. This is about the best on offer in the whole run, but the wind isn’t offshore, so it’s not going to be perfect. The crowd can be around sometimes, so expect company.

The following Monday morning on the 21st of July still has some leftover energy at 5ft from the south, but the wind picks up a touch. After that, we slide back into a more marginal zone. The swell sticks around the 3ft to 5ft range, but the wind stays cross-off and the quality is just average. The long period swells (over 15 seconds) on the 20th, 21st, and 23rd are better suited to reefs and points, so Dondra as a reef should handle them alright, but the lack of truly offshore wind holds it back.

For the very end of the run, around the 24th and 26th of July, there’s a couple of 5ft to 5ft pulses from the west, but with short periods around 10 seconds. The energy is still moderate, and the wind is the same cross-off story. It’s not a total washout, but nothing is screaming “paddle out now.”

If you’re looking for the standout, it’s the afternoon of Sunday, 20th July. That’s the biggest pulse of the whole forecast, with the best energy. It’s not perfect, but it’s your best shot at a decent wave. Otherwise, it’s a lot of waiting and watching the horizon.

Rusty.

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