Donkin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s coming for Donkin Bay. This is a reef and point setup that’s reliable and loves a good SW groundswell. We’ve got a nice run of surf, but the big one is a proper pulse that’ll get the experts frothing.

The first decent surf shows up on the morning of Saturday, July 18th. It’s a clean 4ft SW swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is glassy from the north, so the water’s like a sheet of glass. The combined wave energy is moderate at 250, nothing huge, but it’s a fun, clean start.

Sunday morning, the 19th, is even better. The swell holds at 4ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it more shape. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south, so expect clean lines. The energy bumps to 467 (moderate), making for a solid session.

Monday morning, the 20th, is another good one. Swell pushes up to 4ft SW, 10-second period, with light cross-offshore wind from the SSE. The water’s clean, and the energy is 396 (moderate). A great morning paddle.

Now, the real standout is Thursday, July 24th. We’ve got a serious pulse of SW groundswell. The morning sees 8ft at a very long 16-second period, with a light offshore wind from the southeast. The combined energy is a massive 2832 (very strong). This is proper groundswell, and at a reef and point, it’s going to hold its shape and line up perfectly. The power is serious—this is for experienced surfers only, as it’s well over 8ft. The afternoon keeps it going with a 8ft SW swell at 14 seconds and clean cross-offshore wind, energy at 2267. This is the best session on offer.

A couple of other days are worth a mention. Monday the 27th afternoon has a 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds, with glassy conditions from the north, and the energy is 1049 (strong). It’s a solid, clean option for the experienced crew. Wednesday the 22nd has a morning with 6ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind is onshore from the WNW, which will mess with the surface. The energy is 1080 (strong), but the quality is poor.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual.

The rest of the run has smaller, cleaner days, like the 4ft on the morning of August 1st, but nothing that matches the intensity of the 24th.

So, the clear standout is Thursday, July 24th. That morning session with the 8ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, and offshore wind is the one to circle. It’s a powerful, clean day for the experts. The second-best is the 27th afternoon, with glassy conditions and a long-period 5ft swell.

Stay safe out there, and don’t miss that Thursday gold.

Rusty.

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