Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got coming up for Donuts.
Honestly, the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for Donuts. This is a sheltered reef break that’s already inconsistent, and the forecast doesn’t do it any favours. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor to marginal surf, with hardly a window of clean conditions.
The water is sitting warm, about 72°F with a roughly 5°F anomaly, so a good bit warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first noteworthy pulse arrives on the morning of Saturday the 26th of July. Swell bumps to 3ft from the SW with a very long period of 19 seconds (groundswell). While that long period brings energy, it’s coming in under cross winds from the SSW at 6 mph. It’s barely a tick over marginal. The combined energy is moderate (840). Not a standout.
Things try to pick up into late July. By Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, we see 4ft from the SW, period 17 seconds, and the combined energy pushes into strong territory (1055). But again, it’s cross-shore winds from the SSW at 9 mph, making for slight chop. It’s still only rated as marginal.
The real tease comes on the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. Swell hits 6ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds, and for the first time we get offshore wind from the W at 6 mph. The energy is strong (1058). This is the only day that looks even remotely clean. It’s just above the “too big for beginners” mark but okay for intermediates. Given the long run of poor surf, this is the best on offer, but the spot is inconsistent, so don't get your hopes up too high. Surf quality is still only marginal.
After that, the bottom falls out. From the 1st of August right through to the 9th, it’s all poor surf conditions with tiny swell, mostly under 2ft, and onshore or cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops off to weak levels (between 144 and 242). A complete blank run for over a week.
So, for a single highlight: Friday morning, 31st July at Donuts. 6ft SW groundswell with light offshore wind (W at 6 mph). It’s the closest we get to a clean wave in this whole window, but it’s marginal and inconsistent. If you’re desperate, that’s your shot. Otherwise, wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 908 | 864 | 644 | 644 | 573 | 849 | 975 | 1111 | 1028 | 919 | 775 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:15PM1.64m | 9:18AM1.07m | 7:53PM1.70m | 9:41AM1.11m | 8:29PM1.76m | 10:05AM1.15m | 9:01PM1.80m | 10:30AM1.19m | 9:33PM1.80m | 10:55AM1.24m | 10:05PM1.76m | 11:23AM1.29m | 10:37PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:52AM-0.03m | 1:41PM0.78m | 3:22AM-0.08m | 2:19PM0.72m | 3:51AM-0.12m | 2:55PM0.66m | 4:18AM-0.14m | 3:30PM0.61m | 4:45AM-0.13m | 4:07PM0.58m | 5:12AM-0.09m | 4:44PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 513 | 945 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 511 | 717 | 951 | 908 | 864 | 644 | 644 | 573 | 849 | 975 | 1111 | 1028 | 919 | 775 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | S 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 44 | 35 | 51 | 52 | 39 | 81 | 79 | 54 | 96 | 93 | 54 | 74 | 54 | 329 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 |
| kJ | 47 | 48 | 73 | 46 | 47 | 21 | 299 | 6 | 8 | 41 | 314 | 205 | 191 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 21 | 23 | 226 | 0 | 23 | 226 | 21 | 23 | 48 | 14 | 139 | 281 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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