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Donkin Bay surf break

Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Oct 2025 SAST
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Donkin Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Donkin Bay sea temperature is
13.0° C
 (Which is 2.8°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Donkin Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 21st Oct)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 27th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 27th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
0
3
2
1
1
0
2
3
1
0
3
0
0
0
1
1
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
WSW
1.9
SW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.4
SW
0.9
WSW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)14141313121214131211161412121111108101112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1363951732529277570899609683411788138779761651221045248191614931543
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
30
S
10
S
10
SE
35
S
0
SSW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NW
15
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
5
NW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		glassoncross-
on		ononcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:31PM
1.69
2:53AM
1.61
2:58PM
1.70
3:20AM
1.61
3:26PM
1.67
3:48AM
1.59
3:54PM
1.62
4:17AM
1.53
4:23PM
1.54
4:47AM
1.46
4:53PM
1.44
5:19AM
1.37
5:26PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:29AM
0.23
8:50PM
0.11
8:56AM
0.21
9:16PM
0.10
9:23AM
0.22
9:42PM
0.13
9:50AM
0.25
10:08PM
0.18
10:17AM
0.31
10:35PM
0.26
10:45AM
0.38
11:03PM
0.35
11:16AM
0.48
11:36PM
0.44
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:01--6:01--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-7:00--7:01--7:02--7:04--7:04--7:05--7:06-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------1-----
Temp. °C272422282626322115161514151615151514131312
Feels °C (?)22181825192130181314131212121313119777
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Donkin Bay (moderate winds from the ENE at Lamberts Bay Nortier 26 km from Donkin Bay). A 2.0m groundswell from the SW

    56 minutes ago Donkin Bay
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26 km away, 56 min ago

24 km/h
ENE
0.0
13.0
Air / Water (°C)
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Information about the Donkin Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Donkin Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Donkin Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Donkin Bay 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 (Donkin Bay) 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 Donkin Bay 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.

Donkin Bay is 136 km (84 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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