Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
23.6° C
3.5° 

Donuts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Donuts surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the waves.

Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim 16-day stretch for Donuts. It’s going to be a long wait. The first week and a half is basically a write-off, with the model showing very poor surf conditions day after day. We’re looking at a gap of about two weeks of nothing good before things finally start to look a little more interesting.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Wednesday, August 26th. Even then, it’s only marginal. The swell is coming from the S at 3.6 ft, and the period is a very long 17 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong at 1081, which is a lot of power for that size. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NW, with a gentle breeze, so the surface will be fairly clean, just with a few ripples. The water is currently a very warm 74.5°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

That S direction isn’t the optimum for Donuts, which prefers W swells, so the waves might not be as well-shaped as they could be. And with a 3.6 ft swell and that long period, it’s going to be a bit tricky – not too big for a confident intermediate, but the long period means it’ll be a bit more powerful and the sets will be widely spaced. It’s a point break, so that long period should actually help with the shape, but it’s still a gamble.

The afternoon of the 26th looks a touch better, with the wind dropping even lighter from the NW at 3 mph, making it almost glassy. The swell energy stays strong at 1039. It’s still a 3.6 ft S swell with a 16-second period. This is the closest thing to a standout in the whole forecast, but it’s a long way off and the score is still low. If you’re desperate, that’s the session to pencil in, but keep your expectations in check.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
249
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310
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344
273
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255
742
432
560
619
438
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346
289
281
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
10
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15
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15
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15
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20
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High Tide
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
12:17PM1.55m
00:24AM1.28m
12:53PM1.51m
1:21AM1.05m
Low Tide
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
6:00AM0.17m
6:39PM0.37m
6:26AM0.37m
7:39PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Donuts Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Donuts may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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