Donkin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here with the lowdown on Donkin Bay. It's a 16-day forecast, and it's a real mixed bag, so let's break it down.

The water's at 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year. That's a big chill, so don't be a hero, suit up properly.

The first real event is on Sunday, the 9th of August. There's a hefty 10ft SW swell rolling in, but it's too much for this spot. The wind is a strong 25 mph from the S, keeping it cross-off, but the wave energy is massive (2375). This is for the brave or the foolish.

Now, for the real highlight: Monday morning the 10th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SW, with a clean 11-second period. The wind is a light 9 mph from the SE, keeping it clean. The energy is solid (743). This is your window for clean, fun waves. The break is fairly consistent, so you'll get plenty.

The rest of that first week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 11th through Friday the 14th, it's all strong winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is around, but the wind just wrecks it.

The next decent chance is Saturday morning the 15th. The swell is a solid 6ft from the WSW, but the wind is a light 3 mph from the WSW, which is cross-on. Not ideal, but rideable. The energy is moderate (1139). Sunday morning the 16th looks better, with a 5ft WSW swell and a light 6 mph S wind being cross-off (828). That's a clean session.

Then we get the big one. Monday the 17th has a huge 8ft WSW swell with a long 16-second period. The energy is through the roof (3549), but the wind is light and cross-on. This is a long-period groundswell, and at a reef and point, it could be an epic session for the experts. The long period means long, powerful waves, but you'll have to be patient for the sets. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

The second week is a bit of a blur. There are some small, clean windows, but nothing jumps out. The best of the rest is probably Thursday morning the 20th, with a 6ft SW swell and a light 6 mph E wind blowing offshore (984). That's clean.

The real sleeper is Saturday morning the 22nd of August. The swell is a tiny 4ft from the SW, but the wind is from the NW at 3 mph, which is glass. Absolutely flat. The energy is low (347), but for a clean, small wave session on a point, that's a rare gift.

So, the plan is: hit Monday the 10th for the cleanest all-round surf, and keep an eye on Monday the 17th for the big, powerful groundswell if you're up for it. That glassy morning on the 22nd is a special one for the loggers.

Rusty.

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