Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Donuts this week:
The surf forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got on the table.
Honestly, for the first two weeks of August, it’s gonna be a quiet stretch. We’re looking at a solid run of meagre swell and most days are just flat or close to it. There’s barely anything to get excited about before we hit the middle of the month.
Things start off real slow. From Saturday the 1st right through to Friday the 14th, we’ve got a lot of days with just tiny, weak swell – think knee-high slop at best. The wind’s often blowing light and offshore from the W/WSW which would normally be great, but there’s just no power in the water. The combined swell energy stays low to moderate, hovering between 136 and 473 – those 2 and 3-digit numbers (271, 165, 160, 208, 238, 182, etc.) just don’t have enough punch. On a couple of days, like the 7th and 14th, the energy reading jumps up a bit (388, 473), but the wave comment still comes back as “poor surf conditions,” so it’s not translating into anything ridable. It’s a long, frustrating wait.
Now, there’s one little glimmer. Saturday the 15th of August. Even then, it’s only getting a "marginal" nod. At Donuts, a sheltered reef break, we’ll see some waist-high lines from the SW – about 3ft – with a period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy (442 combined energy), and the wind holds light and offshore from the W. That combo means the wave faces will be clean, but given the size, it’s really only gonna break and maybe offer a fun one here and there. The quality is questionable and it’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t get your hopes too high. There’s also a chance it’ll be a little crowded. This is the only thing on the whole menu that’s worth paddling out for, and it’s still a gamble.
Bottom line: we’ve got a 14-day drought of flatness before a single, shaky window on the 15th. If you’re desperate, you might find a wave or two that morning. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and wait for the next forecast update. I hate being the bearer of bad news, but that’s what the numbers are telling me.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 261 | 183 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 312 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:51AM1.34m | 11:12PM1.55m | 12:20PM1.39m | 11:52PM1.37m | 12:54PM1.44m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:35PM1.48m | 2:00AM0.95m | 2:28PM1.52m | 4:11AM0.83m | 3:39PM1.57m | 6:31AM0.88m | 4:55PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM0.54m | 6:03AM0.09m | 6:14PM0.53m | 6:28AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.52m | 6:54AM0.38m | 8:34PM0.49m | 7:24AM0.55m | 10:16PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.70m | 11:53PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.82m | 1:00AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 261 | 183 | 80 | 111 | 35 | 76 | 40 | 36 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 312 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 12 |
| kJ | 35 | 37 | 142 | 24 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 100 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 98 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 10 | W 8 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 40 | 51 | 43 | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 64 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 139 | 309 | 23 |
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The above surf forecast table for Donuts provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Donuts can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Donuts 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 (Donuts) 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).
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