Dondra Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.92° N 80.60° E

Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dondra sea temperature is
28.6°C
0.8° 

Dondra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dondra surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,150 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dondra this week:

The surf forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dondra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dondra over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Dondra.

Right now, we're looking at a bit of a flat patch to start. The first surf worth paddling out for isn't until the weekend of September 19th, so there's a big gap with no real recommendations. For Dondra, that's not unusual; it can be inconsistent.

Alright, the standout window is Saturday, September 19th. We've got a solid pulse of swell rolling in from the SSW, pushing up to 7 ft. That's a bit of size, and with a period of 15 seconds, it's long-period groundswell, so it'll have plenty of push and shape. The water temp is 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so you're good in boardshorts.

The real plus here is the wind. Saturday afternoon, it's going cross-offshore from the west at 12 mph, which will clean the faces right up. Dondra is a reef setup (Sri Lanka), and it likes that optimum SSW direction. The combined energy is strong, clocking in at 1862, so there's plenty of power. Just keep in mind, this break is inconsistent, so you might have to wait for the sets, but when they come, they'll be worth it. Also, it can get crowded here sometimes, so get in early.

Early in the second week, nothing beats that Saturday call. The rest of the forecast is filled with marginal conditions and cross-shore winds, so save your energy for the 19th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.2
S
10
1
SSE
10
1
S
10
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
S
10
1
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
669
464
277
314
308
205
196
176
164
197
156
280
412
298
275
214
267
390
992
1055
1150
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
20
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:15PM0.33m
6:32AM0.38m
3:53PM0.27m
11:28AM0.35m
1:19AM0.31m
12:36PM0.40m
1:25AM0.38m
1:10PM0.45m
1:46AM0.45m
1:39PM0.49m
2:09AM0.51m
2:05PM0.52m
2:34AM0.55m
Low Tide
12:05PM0.21m
11:21PM0.17m
1:47PM0.27m
10:31PM0.23m
7:11PM0.20m
6:23AM0.23m
7:15PM0.14m
7:06AM0.17m
7:33PM0.08m
7:39AM0.12m
7:55PM0.03m
8:08AM0.08m
8:18PM-0.00m
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5:58
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2
5
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Temp °C
29
29
27
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28
26
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28
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28
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28
28
26
Feels °C
30
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29
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28
27
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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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