
Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the whole forecast is a long stretch of poor conditions. We're talking a solid two-week gap where there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The only slight glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Wednesday, the 19th of August, and even then, it's a real borderline call.
The only spot on the menu is Donuts, a sheltered reef break. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, a real tropical feel for a spot that's usually cooler.
The entire first week is a write-off. From Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 18th, every session is marked by poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft from the SW. The period is all over the place, but the wind is the real killer – it's a constant onshore or cross-onshore breeze, making the surface choppy and messy. The wave energy is weak to moderate, but it doesn't matter with the conditions. Don't bother.
Then, on the morning of Wednesday, the 19th of August, we finally see a tiny shift. The forecast shows a 2-3ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a light W wind blowing directly onshore. The conditions are still classed as "marginal." This is the only day in the whole 16-day run that even gets a score above zero. It's still not great, but it's the best on offer.
Looking further out, the pattern doesn't improve. The rest of the week and into the following weekend (20th to 23rd of August) goes straight back to zero-rated poor surf with tiny, weak swells and unfavourable winds. It's a long, flat spell.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | 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 18 | SW 17 |
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230 | 261 | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 134 | 173 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 254 | 251 | 245 | 239 | 273 | 263 | 255 | 742 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:04PM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:26PM0.40m | 4:28AM-0.29m | 4:13PM0.34m | 5:01AM-0.17m | 4:59PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | 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 |
230 | 261 | 367 | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 118 | 173 | 164 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 254 | 251 | 245 | 239 | 273 | 251 | 206 | 742 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 8 |
69 | 90 | 17 | 14 | 61 | 30 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 118 | 120 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 37 | 59 | 53 | 35 | 263 | 255 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 23 | SW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 12 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 20 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
6 | 20 | 69 | 31 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 40 | 6 | 9 | 57 | 45 | 44 | 40 | 12 | 39 | 37 | 97 | 12 | 31 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | W 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 15 | — | 12 | — | — | 21 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 499 | 1 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 50 | 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).
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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