Donkin Bay surf break

Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 10 Apr 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
14.2° C
(Which is 2.9°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night).

Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
2
0
2
3
!
5
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.4
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
WSW
1.8
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.2
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)141313131212121111101413161413131614141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8937117697465994555372331911474786896281336209825074471302924831634836
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
W
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
5
SSE
20
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
15
W
25
NNW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SE
10
E
30
SSW
15
SW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:17PM
1.10
10:48AM
1.09
11:35PM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
0.71
4:58AM
0.75
5:19PM
0.64
Fri
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Sunrise--7:03--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07
Sunset6:31--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:27--6:25--6:24--
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-----------14------
Temp. °C212118181818181720201818181716171517201616
Feels °C (?)181819181818161420181617171615131114171114
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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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