Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with WSW 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s see what’s on offer for Donuts over the next two weeks. I’ll be honest, it’s a pretty grim picture. The whole 16-day window is a real disappointment, and we don’t get a single proper surf recommendation.
The swell is tiny, barely 2ft to 4ft, and it’s coming from the SW to SSW, which is the right direction for the break, but the size is just pathetic. The combined energy of all swells is weak to moderate, with numbers between 126 and 621 – that’s not enough to move the needle.
The wind is mostly offshore or light side-onshore, which would be a blessing if there was any swell to work with, but there isn’t. The water temperature at Donuts is a very unusual 73°, which is a full 6° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year – that’s the only thing that’s out of the ordinary.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing that stands out. We get a couple of days in the second week where the swell bumps up to 3ft or 4ft, like on the 15th of August, with a long period of 16 seconds and moderate energy (598), but the wave comment is still “poor surf conditions”. The wind is offshore, but the waves are too weak and messy. The crowds at Donuts are listed as “sometimes”, but the quality won’t draw them in.
A few days in the middle of the second week, like the 14th of August, show the combined energy hitting 621, which is moderate, but the swell is still only 3ft. It’s just not enough.
So, there’s no surf to chase. For a spot like Donuts, which is a sheltered reef and inconsistent, these quiet runs are pretty normal. Don’t waste your energy – it’s a flat spell.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
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 kJ | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 113 | 248 | 173 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 | 220 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 156 | 180 | 118 | 197 | 249 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:28PM1.52m | 4:11AM0.83m | 3:39PM1.57m | 6:31AM0.88m | 4:55PM1.67m | 7:39AM1.00m | 6:04PM1.80m | 8:19AM1.11m | 7:03PM1.93m | 8:53AM1.21m | 7:55PM2.03m | 9:27AM1.31m | 8:43PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.70m | 11:53PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.82m | 1:00AM0.02m | 11:34AM0.83m | 1:51AM-0.16m | 12:50PM0.74m | 2:36AM-0.29m | 1:48PM0.62m | 3:16AM-0.35m | 2:39PM0.50m | 3:53AM-0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 168 | 106 | 136 | 103 | 309 | 230 | 261 | 367 | 220 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 156 | 180 | 87 | 197 | 249 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 64 | 113 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 69 | 42 | 61 | 30 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 54 | 57 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | SW 20 | S 11 | W 5 | W 4 | S 9 | S 9 | W 4 | S 8 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 21 | W 4 | W 4 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 15 | 20 | 6 | 60 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 72 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 118 | 103 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 166 | 1 | 21 | 23 | 48 | 6 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
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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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