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Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.1° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | |
893 | 760 | 630 | 908 | 577 | 704 | 799 | 606 | 491 | 414 | 302 | 247 | 144 | 142 | 99 | 78 | 140 | 204 | 268 | 226 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.71m | 3:08AM1.83m | 3:41PM1.72m | 3:55AM1.79m | 4:28PM1.69m | 4:44AM1.70m | 5:17PM1.63m | 5:36AM1.57m | 6:12PM1.55m | 6:35AM1.43m | 7:13PM1.47m | 7:43AM1.31m | 8:23PM1.41m | 9:01AM1.23m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM0.12m | 9:28AM-0.04m | 9:45PM0.11m | 10:13AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.15m | 11:00AM0.09m | 11:25PM0.23m | 11:50AM0.21m | 00:23AM0.34m | 12:46PM0.33m | 1:32AM0.43m | 1:51PM0.45m | 2:54AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 |
 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:53 | — | 5:53 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
24 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | WSW 13 |
 kJ | 893 | 760 | 630 | 908 | 577 | 704 | 799 | 606 | 491 | 414 | 302 | 247 | 144 | 142 | 99 | 78 | 69 | 103 | 151 | 226 | 479 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | — | S 11 | SSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 10 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 17 | 14 | — | 2 | 96 | 91 | 93 | 141 | 130 | 108 | 65 | 13 | 10 | 34 | 63 | 78 | 71 | 204 | 268 | 97 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | WSW 14 | SW 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 10 | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 21 | 18 | 40 | 140 | 55 | — | 10 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 300 | 103 | 0 | 103 | 56 | 57 | 101 | 40 | 0 | 101 | 30 | 248 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 0 |
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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 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).
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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