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Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 24 Mar 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
17.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) 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+) | 8AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 628 | 537 | 430 | 314 | 259 | 228 | 96 | 134 | 290 | 177 | 135 | 129 | 221 | 275 | 677 | 551 | 966 | 348 | 448 | 250 | 220 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:15PM 1.31 | 7:43AM 1.30 | 8:42PM 1.20 | 9:28AM 1.19 | 10:38PM 1.20 | 11:21AM 1.22 | 12:05AM 1.33 | 12:35PM 1.33 | 1:00AM 1.48 | 1:24PM 1.45 | 1:41AM 1.61 | 2:03PM 1.55 | 2:16AM 1.71 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:52PM 0.37 | 1:14AM 0.51 | 2:04PM 0.53 | 2:53AM 0.64 | 4:07PM 0.60 | 5:15AM 0.61 | 5:52PM 0.52 | 6:35AM 0.47 | 6:52PM 0.40 | 7:24AM 0.32 | 7:35PM 0.29 | 8:03AM 0.19 | 8:10PM 0.21 | ||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
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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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