Surf Forecasts:
Donkin Bay surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,456 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period with SW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Donkin Bay over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off – messy winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell just isn’t cooperating. The wait feels like it drags a bit, but hang tight, because things start to turn around.
The real standout window opens up on the morning of the 10th of August. We’re looking at a clean 6 ft SW groundswell with an 11-second period, and the wind is light and offshore from the ESE. That’s the kind of combo that puts a smile on your face – clean faces, nice lines, and the water temp is sitting at 54°, which is a good few degrees colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit. The combined energy is a solid 688 (moderate), so it’s not a brute, but there’s enough there for a fun session. This is your best bet for a proper surf.
The following week has some promise, but it’s a mixed bag of strong winds and less-than-ideal conditions. The 16th of August morning is worth a mention: a 5 ft SW groundswell, light SSE wind, clean conditions, and the energy is 896 (moderate). It’s not the biggest, but it’ll be tidy.
Then we get a couple of big ones late in the run. The 21st and 22nd of August see swell pushing 10 ft to 12 ft from the WSW, with very strong energy readings (2205 to 3432). That’s serious power. But here’s the thing – for Donkin Bay, a reef and point set-up, that size is going to be too big for the average punter. It’s expert territory, and even then, you’ll want to be careful. The morning of the 22nd is glassy, which is a rare treat, but it’s a big, heavy swell. This is more of a “watch and admire” situation for most.
If you’re looking for the standout, it’s clear: Monday 10th of August morning, Donkin Bay. Clean, offshore, manageable size, and the swell direction is right on the money. Get in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2226 | 2080 | 1474 | 1346 | 2381 | 2179 | 2185 | 1551 | 688 | 515 | 391 | 535 | 314 | 904 | 1077 | 1118 | 1178 | 881 | 1589 | 1121 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:26PM1.32m | 11:31AM1.25m | 11:54PM1.38m | 12:45PM1.38m | 1:04AM1.50m | 1:42PM1.54m | 1:59AM1.61m | 2:29PM1.69m | 2:46AM1.70m | 3:11PM1.80m | 3:29AM1.74m | 3:51PM1.86m | 4:09AM1.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:49PM0.61m | 5:08AM0.47m | 5:40PM0.56m | 6:31AM0.37m | 6:59PM0.42m | 7:31AM0.24m | 7:56PM0.27m | 8:18AM0.12m | 8:43PM0.14m | 9:00AM0.04m | 9:26PM0.05m | 9:39AM0.00m | 10:06PM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 2226 | 2080 | 1474 | 1346 | 2381 | 2179 | — | 1551 | 688 | 515 | 391 | 535 | 314 | 904 | 1077 | 1118 | 1178 | 881 | 1589 | 1121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | W 27 | WSW 25 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 131 | 14 | 126 | 142 | 73 | 37 | 308 | 742 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 27 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | SW 12 | — | — | SW 3 | — | ENE 3 | SE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 |
| kJ | — | 41 | — | — | — | 28 | 2185 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 35 | 21 | 40 | 37 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 103 | 101 | 101 | 258 | 542 | 1372 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 0 | 31 | 56 | 40 | 57 | 115 | 115 | 117 | 132 | 117 |
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