Donkin Bay surf break

Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 07 Feb 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
16.4° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Sunday (Feb 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 8th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 13th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 13th Feb)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 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SW
2
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)1111101010999999876791013121210
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27322418014156953733221734916475116121189269519697167110099701639
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
25
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
25
SW
10
N
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
NNW
10
W
25
SSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
30
SW
20
S
15
SSW
30
SSW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
1.31
7:02AM
1.39
7:27PM
1.19
7:44AM
1.25
8:25PM
1.08
8:51AM
1.14
10:09PM
1.02
10:42AM
1.09
12:05AM
1.07
12:16PM
1.16
1:08AM
1.19
1:12PM
1.27
1:48AM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
0.38
12:40AM
0.46
1:18PM
0.50
1:14AM
0.59
2:04PM
0.62
2:03AM
0.72
3:34PM
0.70
4:14AM
0.79
5:58PM
0.67
6:30AM
0.73
7:04PM
0.56
7:24AM
0.61
7:43PM
0.44
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--
Sunset-7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:40--7:39--7:38-
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C181918191918212018232219202018202018191918
Feels °C (?)191715181617201917232018201814191716171715
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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 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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