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Donkin Bay surf break

Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 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
18.8° C
 (Which is normal 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 (Jan 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 19th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 18th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
3
1
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.6
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
1.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
2.3
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2
SW
Period(s) (?)141312121111111212111096610101011121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11156045707864474475037721525145411112663841812932572351365207816321070
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
35
SSW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
5
W
30
SSW
30
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
35
SSW
25
S
20
SW
35
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
35
SSW
25
S
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
1.10
11:32AM
1.21
12:31AM
1.16
12:36PM
1.26
1:22AM
1.25
1:25PM
1.34
2:02AM
1.35
2:06PM
1.42
2:38AM
1.45
2:43PM
1.50
3:12AM
1.54
3:17PM
1.56
3:44AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
0.61
5:30AM
0.71
6:25PM
0.56
6:43AM
0.65
7:17PM
0.48
7:33AM
0.56
7:57PM
0.39
8:13AM
0.47
8:32PM
0.30
8:47AM
0.38
9:03PM
0.22
9:20AM
0.31
9:33PM
0.17
9:52AM
0.26
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58
Sunset7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:54--7:54--7:54--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201819201919202017171717181717181819191820
Feels °C (?)191617171417172213121514141015131517151117
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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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