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Donkin Bay Surf Forecast / West Coast / South Africa

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 Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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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.
Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 578 | 497 | 449 | 244 | 167 | 310 | 355 | 377 | 554 | 377 | 431 | 393 | 361 | 314 | 303 | 250 | 228 | 134 | 120 | 199 | 193 | 294 | 458 | 529 | 280 | 235 | 160 | 117 | 117 | 67 | 73 | 114 | 242 | 138 | 216 | 461 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | off | glass | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:20 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 |
Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C (?) | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
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.