Dondra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we've got a solid run of surf coming in at Dondra, a reef break that can be a bit inconsistent, but when it fires, it's worth the wait. The water is sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The standout action kicks off on Monday, the 31st of August. We're looking at a solid 8ft swell from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds, packing some serious energy (3300). The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze from the W, so expect some proper, well-shaped lines. That's a big, powerful groundswell, and with that period, it's going to be a bit of a paddle, but the rewards will be there. This is definitely the best on offer, but it's a size that's going to be for the experienced crew only. The energy on Monday morning is strong to very strong, and that's the peak of the run.

The swell drops a touch into Tuesday, the 1st of September, with 7ft still from the SSW, but the period eases to 16 seconds. The wind swings a bit more cross-shore, making it a bit bumpier in the morning, but the afternoon cleans up again with a cross-off breeze. Still a solid day.

By Wednesday and Thursday, the 2nd and 3rd of September, we're into the 5ft to 6ft range, still from the SSW, but the period is dropping. The wind hangs in there, mostly cross or cross-off, so it'll stay rideable, but the magic of the first day is gone. The energy is still moderate.

As we head into the weekend, the swell fades significantly. By Saturday the 5th of September, we're down to 4ft to 4ft with a short 10 second period, and the wind is mostly cross-shore. The energy is weak (376-490). Honestly, it's looking pretty poor for paddle surfing, but the clean cross-off wind on Saturday afternoon might make it an interesting setup for the kite crew.

The following week is a mixed bag. There's a bit of a lull from the 5th through to the 7th, with small, weak swell. Then, from the 8th of September, we see a few pulses of long-period SSW groundswell come through, but the size is small, mostly under 3ft. The wind stays clean and cross-off though, so if you're a longboarder, there might be a few fun little nuggets on the 8th and 9th. The energy is moderate for the size.

Further out, looking at the 10th of September and beyond, we see another uptick. The 11th of September looks promising with a 4ft SSW swell in the morning, but the afternoon brings a 3ft SW swell with a very long period of 19 seconds and moderate energy (1699). That's a promising signal for the reef, but it's a long way off, so keep an eye on it. The 15th of September sees another push to 5ft-5ft with a 15-16 second period, but that's so far out it's just a whisper on the wind.

Overall, the first Monday and Tuesday are the clear winners. Get on it if you can handle the size. After that, it's a waiting game for the next pulse.

Rusty

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