Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what we’ve got. To be honest, it’s a bit of a flat spell for us over the next couple of weeks. The main break on the cards is Donuts, and it’s not exactly firing.
Donuts is a sheltered reef, and it’s inconsistent – it rarely breaks. So a blank run like this is more normal for the area. We’re looking at a solid 16 days here with no standout surf on offer. The swell is tiny, barely touching 3 ft at best, and it’s coming from the SSW or SW most of the time. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, hitting between 200 and 740 (moderate wave energy at its best), but even when it’s a bit higher, the wave comment just says “poor surf conditions”.
The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with a light to gentle breeze. There are a few moments where it goes glassy, like Sunday morning with a light 15 km/h W wind, but the swell is only 3 ft with a long 15-second period from the SSW – a real groundswell that tends to close out on a reef like this. The water temp isn’t given, so no call there.
The first recommendation isn’t until Sunday 9th August, and it’s a no-go. Monday through Wednesday of that first week stays poor. The afternoons on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th show a bit more energy (466 and 555 respectively), but the swell is still under 3 ft and the wind is cross-onshore.
The second week doesn’t get any better. By Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th, the swell bumps up to 4 ft with moderate cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions. That’s still well under 5 ft, so not a size issue for beginners – but the quality just isn’t there. From Monday 17th onwards, we’re back to tiny, inconsistent surf with light to moderate cross-onshore breezes.
The best of a bad bunch? Honestly, there isn’t one. If you’re desperate, the early mornings with light W winds could offer a clean little wave, but with a long period groundswell and a reef break, it’s not going to be user-friendly. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the windier afternoons.
No standouts this time, folks. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 134 | 173 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 291 | 273 | 263 | 255 | 655 | 432 | 635 | 539 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:19AM1.11m | 7:03PM1.93m | 8:53AM1.21m | 7:55PM2.03m | 9:27AM1.31m | 8:43PM2.07m | 10:01AM1.40m | 9:28PM2.03m | 10:34AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.92m | 11:08AM1.53m | 10:54PM1.74m | 11:43AM1.55m | 11:37PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.74m | 2:36AM-0.29m | 1:48PM0.62m | 3:16AM-0.35m | 2:39PM0.50m | 3:53AM-0.35m | 3:26PM0.40m | 4:28AM-0.29m | 4:13PM0.34m | 5:01AM-0.17m | 4:59PM0.32m | 5:32AM-0.01m | 5:47PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 118 | 173 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 291 | 273 | 251 | 251 | 655 | 432 | 635 | 539 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 9 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 7 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 118 | 120 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 134 | 263 | 255 | 40 | 87 | 21 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 31 | 61 | 30 | 3 | 40 | 20 | 9 | 57 | 45 | 44 | 27 | 6 | 38 | 44 | 31 | 49 | 28 | 21 | 40 | 20 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 19 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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