Surf Forecasts:
Donkin Bay surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,583 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Donkin Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead for Donkin Bay, a reef and point set-up that's fairly consistent. Let's get into it.
The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
The first few days aren't much to write home about. Wednesday 22 July and Thursday 23 July are a bit of a write-off with messy cross-onshore winds and marginal surf. The wave energy is moderate at best, so don't rush out there.
Now, Friday 24 July morning is where we start to see something. You've got a clean 8ft SW swell, with a long period of 15 seconds and a very strong energy. The wind is offshore. This is a standout for experienced surfers as it's a bit too big for beginners. The long period means it'll groom up nicely on the reef.
Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July are better for the average punter. The swell drops to a manageable 6ft to 5ft, with consistent SW energy and clean conditions, though the wind gets a bit fresh on Sunday.
The next week starts with a bit of a dud on Monday 27 July and Tuesday 28 July isn't as clean as it could be, with strong winds. The swell is there, but it's not the best quality.
The real standout in the second week is Thursday 5 August. The morning brings a clean 8ft WSW swell with a 14-second period and strong energy. The wind is light and clean. This is another one for the experienced crew, as it's a strong, powerful groundswell that will be hitting the point perfectly.
To wrap it up, the best two days to circle are Friday 24 July for the big, clean, offshore groundswell, and Thursday 5 August for another powerful, clean session. Donkin Bay can get crowded sometimes, so get in early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1210 | 956 | 798 | 667 | 578 | 718 | 3583 | 2822 | 2233 | 1613 | 1164 | 851 | 635 | 604 | 563 | 722 | 1059 | 747 | 1300 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:39PM1.32m | 9:27AM1.13m | 9:46PM1.23m | 10:48AM1.11m | 11:05PM1.19m | 12:06PM1.15m | 00:16AM1.23m | 1:05PM1.22m | 1:11AM1.30m | 1:49PM1.32m | 1:54AM1.38m | 2:25PM1.42m | 2:31AM1.46m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:14AM0.56m | 3:20PM0.67m | 4:36AM0.60m | 4:57PM0.71m | 5:58AM0.58m | 6:22PM0.66m | 6:59AM0.51m | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:43AM0.43m | 8:01PM0.49m | 8:19AM0.34m | 8:37PM0.41m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | 6:04 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 1210 | 956 | 798 | 667 | 578 | 718 | 3583 | 2822 | 2233 | 1613 | 1164 | 851 | 635 | 604 | 563 | 722 | 1059 | 747 | 1300 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 129 | 276 | 683 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 31 | 101 | 40 | 3 | 223 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 30 | 3 | 40 | 115 | 101 | 30 | 56 | 268 | 103 |
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