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Donkin Bay Surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 05 Oct 2023 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 14.5°C (Statistics for 05 Oct 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.2 °C min: 14.7 °C)
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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 14.5°C (Statistics for 05 Oct 1981-2005 - mean: 15.6 °C max: 16.2 °C min: 14.7 °C)


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 Thursday (Oct 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 08) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 5th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 5th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 5th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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

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Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
2
0
1
2
2
4
3
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
WSW
0.9
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)1212111010101010101011121212121111111212151413131212111111101212881211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)5784974492441673103553775543774313933613143032502281341201991932944585292802351601171176773114242138216461
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
25
SSW
5
NNW
5
W
10
WSW
15
N
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
30
SSW
15
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
W
20
SSW
10
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
20
NW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
5
ESE
5
SE
20
SW
20
NW
20
WNW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
20
SW
20
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crossoffglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
1.19
8:03AM
1.11
8:44PM
1.06
10:08AM
1.08
10:57PM
1.06
11:47AM
1.16
12:12AM
1.16
12:36PM
1.29
12:54AM
1.28
1:09PM
1.41
1:25AM
1.39
1:37PM
1.53
1:54AM
1.48
2:04PM
1.62
2:22AM
1.56
2:31PM
1.70
2:50AM
1.62
2:58PM
1.74
3:18AM
1.64
3:26PM
1.74
3:47AM
1.64
3:55PM
1.71
4:17AM
1.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51PM
0.59
1:27AM
0.62
2:14PM
0.73
3:28AM
0.72
5:05PM
0.74
5:37AM
0.67
6:21PM
0.63
6:32AM
0.56
7:01PM
0.50
7:07AM
0.45
7:31PM
0.39
7:35AM
0.36
7:58PM
0.28
8:02AM
0.28
8:23PM
0.19
8:28AM
0.22
8:49PM
0.13
8:53AM
0.19
9:14PM
0.09
9:19AM
0.17
9:40PM
0.08
9:46AM
0.19
10:07PM
0.10
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-6:51--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:55--6:57--6:58--6:58-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------------------7
Temp. °C161615171515161616212120161615161616161615161615161617242118181715181716
Feels °C (?)151313171315151516181719111112151213141315131314141316241617161515171414

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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