Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,765 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Sep 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Donuts region.
Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long run of days where the surf is just not delivering. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 5th of September, and even then it’s only a marginal call. Before that, we’re looking at a full week of “poor surf conditions” with almost no energy in the water. The swell is small, the winds are all over the place, and it’s just not worth paddling out. Donuts is a sheltered reef break that needs a west swell, and we’re just not getting it.
The one standout, and it’s a promise that’s a long way off, is Monday the 7th of September.
That morning, the swell jumps up to a solid 11.5 ft from the SSW, with a moderate energy level (4065). The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 73.9°. But here’s the catch – that’s a big, powerful swell for a sheltered reef. The wind is light cross-onshore from the NW, which will keep things a bit bumpy, but it’s the only real window of size. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, but it won’t be super clean. The afternoon of the same day is a write-off with choppy cross-onshore wind. That Monday morning is your best bet, but it’s a big, expert-level wave at 11.5 ft. It’s not for beginners.
After that, the rest of the second week is a slow fade back to small, weak, and poor quality. The 14th of September finishes with tiny 1.3 ft swell and no energy.
So, if you’re keen, keep an eye on the 7th of September. It’s a long way out, so the forecast could change, but it’s the only real pulse in an otherwise flat and messy period.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 407 | 341 | 190 | 180 | 140 | 140 | 106 | 109 | 132 | 165 | 227 | 193 | 432 | 516 | 547 | 589 | 560 | 406 | 565 | 1277 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:03PM1.45m | 11:26AM1.62m | 11:48PM1.26m | 11:59AM1.63m | 00:47AM1.06m | 12:40PM1.62m | 2:26AM0.88m | 1:40PM1.57m | 5:41AM0.88m | 3:12PM1.55m | 7:04AM1.01m | 4:48PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:13PM0.29m | 5:15AM0.26m | 6:01PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.30m | 6:01AM0.58m | 8:20PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.73m | 10:06PM0.27m | 6:44AM0.88m | 11:43PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.94m | 00:47AM-0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | W 6 | S 10 | S 9 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 407 | 79 | 77 | 180 | 116 | 26 | 69 | 64 | 33 | 109 | 32 | 94 | 54 | 516 | 547 | 589 | 560 | 384 | 565 | 1277 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | SW 14 | S 12 | WNW 6 | W 6 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 10 |
| kJ | 91 | 341 | 190 | 55 | 34 | 79 | 106 | 79 | 109 | 165 | 125 | 95 | 432 | 34 | 63 | 54 | 183 | 406 | 395 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 14 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 44 | 74 | 189 | 176 | 140 | 140 | 50 | 109 | 132 | 30 | 227 | 193 | 38 | 55 | 54 | 65 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 28 | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 226 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
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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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