Donkin Bay surf break

Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 02 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
17.2° C
(Which is 1.5°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 Wednesday (Jan 07) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 7th 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 Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
1
4
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.7
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SW
2
SW
1.1
WSW
1
WSW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.9
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
WSW
Period(s) (?)12181615141313127121111111111111213121213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3253027617739826154083042435339522972617735848662044232614861026890
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
25
SW
15
S
15
SW
30
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
25
SSW
5
W
15
SW
35
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
30
SSW
20
S
25
SW
40
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
35
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:28PM
1.70
3:02AM
1.68
3:17PM
1.72
3:48AM
1.74
4:03PM
1.71
4:31AM
1.76
4:47PM
1.66
5:14AM
1.74
5:30PM
1.57
5:55AM
1.68
6:13PM
1.46
6:37AM
1.59
6:56PM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:22AM
0.22
8:50PM
0.05
9:12AM
0.15
9:35PM
0.02
9:58AM
0.11
10:17PM
0.03
10:44AM
0.12
10:57PM
0.08
11:28AM
0.18
11:36PM
0.17
12:11PM
0.26
12:15AM
0.28
12:55PM
0.36
12:54AM
0.40
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise5:45--5:46--5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--
Sunset-7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55--7:55-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202119212018222119191918191918201917181918
Feels °C (?)181818211813211817181614181613161411151412
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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 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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