Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Dondra over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, we’re looking at a pretty quiet first week. The waves are there, but they’re small and a bit underwhelming. The real standout is further out, so patience is the name of the game.

We start off on Tuesday the 11th with a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a long-period groundswell pushing in from the south, with 4ft surf and a 19-second period. That long period means the waves will have plenty of energy and shape, but with a moderate cross-shore wind and a risk of t-storms, it’s not going to be picture-perfect. The combined energy is solid, hitting 2146, but the conditions are just a bit messy. The wind swings offshore in the afternoon, cleaning things up, but the swell drops to 4ft. Still, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a full winter suit.

The rest of the week through to Monday the 17th is more of the same. We’re looking at knee to waist-high waves, mostly in the 3ft to 4ft range, with a mix of south and south-southeast swells. The winds are mostly cross-offshore, which is a positive, and the conditions are generally clean. But the energy is moderate, with readings mostly between 600 and 1100. It’s not terrible, just nothing to get excited about. The spot is a reef break, so it can be a bit inconsistent. Crowds are a possibility here, but with this kind of small surf, it’s likely to be pretty quiet.

Now, hold onto your board, because things start to get interesting around Tuesday the 18th. A solid pulse of swell arrives from the south-southwest, pushing wave heights up to 7ft to 8ft. The period is still a healthy 18-19 seconds, so this is proper groundswell. The energy jumps way up to 3828, which is solid. The wind stays cross-offshore from the west, keeping the surface clean. This is the best on offer in the whole forecast. The waves will be pushing into the 8ft range, so this is for experienced surfers only. Beginners should sit this one out. The long period will make the sets at Dondra (a reef break) stand up nicely, with long, clean lines.

The big swell hangs around through Wednesday and Thursday the 19th/20th, with waves still in the 7ft to 7ft range, though the energy drops a bit. The wind stays favorable, making for some excellent sessions. By Friday the 21st, the swell eases slightly to 7ft, but the energy is still strong. A bit of a cross-chop creeps in on the morning of the 20th and 21st, but the afternoons clean up.

Into the second week, from the 22nd onward, we’re looking at a slow decline. The swell drops back to 6ft on the 22nd, then 5ft on the 23rd. There’s another pulse of 6ft on Monday the 24th, but the overall trend is downward. The wind stays consistently cross-offshore, which is good, but the energy is lower. The best of the second week is probably Tuesday the 25th, with a 5ft to 6ft swell from the south-southwest and a nice long period of 18-19 seconds, giving strong energy of 3060. It’s a promising call, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

If you’re looking for the best window, clear your schedule for Tuesday the 18th through Thursday the 20th. That’s the highlight. The rest is pretty average.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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