Surf Forecasts:
Donkin Bay surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, WSW swell with 1,493 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Jul 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.
G'day, this is Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Donkin Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First up, there's a bit of a wait. The surf's not really worth getting excited about until Thursday, July 16. The water's sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.
The real standout is Thursday morning, July 16. That's your best bet. A solid 7ft SW groundswell, with a period of 13 seconds, is cranking into the reef and point setup. The wind is light offshore from the ESE, keeping it clean. The combined energy is substantial at 1427, so expect some punchy, powerful waves. This one's for the experienced crew only – it's too big for beginners. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The other big one to circle is Sunday morning, July 19. A 8ft SW swell, again with a 13-second period, and a clean offshore ESE breeze at 9 mph. The energy is cranking at 2159. This is another excellent session for experienced surfers, but like the 16th, it's not for the faint-hearted. The afternoon gets messy with a 16 mph cross-shore wind, so morning is your window.
In between, there's a few smaller windows. Saturday morning, July 12, has a small 4ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore breeze, but it's nothing to write home about. Wednesday morning, July 15, has a tiny 2ft WSW swell with a very long 16-second period. That long period will make it tricky at the beach, but the reef might get some fun, glassy little runners. The energy is weak at 313, so it's for the patient.
From Monday, July 21, onwards, things get messy. Strong winds and onshore slop kill the quality. By Thursday, July 23, the swell absolutely pumps – 12ft to 12ft from the WSW, with energy over 4700 – but it's too big for Donkin Bay. The forecast says it's too big for the break, so don't bother. That's expert-only territory, and even then, it's a washing machine.
So, to sum it up: Thursday July 16 and Sunday July 19 are the standouts. The rest is a mixed bag of small, clean windows and blown-out days. Stay sharp.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1304 | 1137 | 969 | 851 | 656 | 486 | 379 | 273 | 179 | 172 | 94 | 68 | 60 | 96 | 115 | 87 | 81 | 173 | 537 | 1493 | 1427 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:44PM1.42m | 11:41AM1.31m | 11:57PM1.48m | 12:48PM1.41m | 1:03AM1.56m | 1:46PM1.53m | 2:01AM1.65m | 2:38PM1.64m | 2:53AM1.71m | 3:25PM1.74m | 3:42AM1.73m | 4:11PM1.79m | 4:28AM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.55m | 5:21AM0.38m | 5:40PM0.50m | 6:32AM0.29m | 6:53PM0.40m | 7:33AM0.19m | 7:54PM0.28m | 8:25AM0.10m | 8:48PM0.18m | 9:12AM0.04m | 9:37PM0.11m | 9:57AM0.01m | 10:24PM0.08m | 10:39AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 |
 | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | 6:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 1304 | 1137 | 969 | 851 | 656 | 486 | 379 | 273 | 179 | 172 | 94 | 66 | 60 | 96 | 115 | 87 | 81 | 76 | 537 | 1493 | 1427 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 17 | 54 | 136 | 152 | 163 | 163 | 146 | 108 | 75 | 68 | 48 | 24 | 44 | 53 | 29 | 173 | 194 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 3 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | WSW 16 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 44 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 64 | 88 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 56 | 0 | 40 | 30 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Donkin Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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).
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