Donkin Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Donkin Bay over the next couple of weeks. This is a reef and point setup, exposed to the SW, and it handles a solid swell when conditions line up.

The real standout is the Sunday the 17th. We’ve got a big, powerful groundswell rolling in – 10ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is massive (4382), so this is serious, powerful water. The wind is forecast to be glassy in the morning, which would make for absolutely perfect, clean conditions. But let’s be clear, at this size, this is strictly for experienced surfers only. It’s going to be a big, heavy wave on a reef. If you’re not ready for that, don’t even think about it.

Before we get there, the first half of the week is a bit of a write-off due to strong winds. Sunday the 9th has a 10ft SW swell in the afternoon (2259 energy) but a 25 mph cross-off wind is going to ruin it. Monday the 10th sees the swell drop to a much friendlier 5-6ft from the SW, but the conditions are only rated as average with a gentle breeze. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

Things turn sour from Tuesday the 11th through to Friday the 14th. Strong to near-gale force winds from the NE are going to batter the coast, making for poor to marginal conditions at best. There will be waves, but the wind will be a nightmare. It’s a four-day stretch where you’re probably better off doing something else.

Now, the second weekend is where it gets interesting again. Saturday the 15th morning is a hidden gem. The swell is a clean 6ft from the WSW, but the magic is in the wind – glassy. That’s the word you want to hear. The combined energy is 1132, giving it a nice, punchy feel. This is the best option for intermediate surfers in the entire outlook.

Sunday the 16th also looks promising with a 5ft WSW swell and glassy morning winds again, making for clean, fun waves.

Then we hit that big Monday the 17th I mentioned. After the morning’s giant session, the afternoon drops to 8ft with a cross-off wind, still big and heavy but slightly less perfect.

Tuesday the 18th morning is another clean one for experienced surfers: 6ft from the WSW, light offshore wind, and 1236 energy. It’s a good follow-up day.

From the 19th to the 21st, the swell drops back into the 4-6ft range, but the winds become more cross-shore or onshore, knocking the quality down. It’s average, small-wave stuff.

The final stretch from the 22nd to the 24th sees some more size come back, with 7ft and 6ft swells from the WSW, but the winds are inconsistent. The 24th Monday morning has a clean offshore wind and a solid 6ft WSW groundswell (1206 energy), offering one last solid session for the experienced crew.

So, to boil it down: The standout for the big-wave hunters is Sunday the 17th morning, glassy and huge. For the intermediate surfer, lock in Saturday the 15th morning for the best combo of size, quality, and clean conditions. The rest of the period has a lot of windy or average days, so pick your windows carefully.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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