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Donut Island surfForecast / Coromandel / New Zealand
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 NZST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Donut Island this week:
The surf forecast for Donut Island over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donut Island in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 1st May) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donut Island over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 1432 | 739 | 367 | 312 | 302 | 112 | 141 | 147 | 69 | 46 | 30 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 34 | 63 | 100 | 183 | 382 | 501 | 439 | 605 | 570 | 215 | 201 | 242 | 369 | 548 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55PM 2.04 | 9:13AM 1.93 | 9:48PM 2.00 | 10:07AM 1.86 | 10:42PM 1.94 | 11:02AM 1.77 | 11:37PM 1.86 | 11:59AM 1.67 | 12:34AM 1.77 | 12:59PM 1.59 | 1:32AM 1.69 | 2:00PM 1.53 | 2:28AM 1.64 | 2:59PM 1.50 | 3:22AM 1.60 | 3:55PM 1.50 | 4:12AM 1.59 | 4:45PM 1.53 | 4:58AM 1.59 | 5:31PM 1.57 | 5:41AM 1.60 | 6:14PM 1.62 | 6:23AM 1.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:11AM 0.07 | 3:32PM -0.04 | 4:06AM 0.11 | 4:25PM 0.04 | 5:01AM 0.18 | 5:19PM 0.13 | 5:57AM 0.26 | 6:14PM 0.23 | 6:54AM 0.33 | 7:10PM 0.32 | 7:52AM 0.37 | 8:07PM 0.39 | 8:48AM 0.40 | 9:03PM 0.44 | 9:42AM 0.40 | 9:57PM 0.46 | 10:30AM 0.38 | 10:48PM 0.46 | 11:15AM 0.35 | 11:35PM 0.44 | 11:58AM 0.31 | 12:20AM 0.42 | ||||||||||||||
Wed 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 |
| Sunset | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 9 | 30 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Donut Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Donut Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Donut Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Donut Island 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 (Donut Island) 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 Donut Island 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.
Donut Island is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Tauranga. If you plan a holiday in The Coromandel, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tauranga. Tauranga has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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