Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
20.7°C
0.6° 

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


Donuts surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 772 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch is one of those quiet spells where you’ve gotta be patient. The next couple of weeks at Donuts (reef) are mostly a write-off for decent waves. There’s a lot of days where the wind is on it or cross-onshore, and the swell is just too weak or messy to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 21° which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

From Saturday 22 August through to Monday 25 August, it’s all poor surf conditions. Tiny swell around 2 ft to 2 ft, mostly from the SW, with periods that are long – up to 19 seconds – which would normally mean some energy, but the direction is sheltered and the winds are mostly cross-onshore or onshore. The combined energy is weak to moderate (272 to 531), but it’s just not coming together. Tuesday 25 August afternoon sees a slight bump to 3 ft from the SSW with a 13-second period and light cross-onshore wind, but it’s still marginal at best.

Wednesday 26 August kicks up a bit with 4 ft from the S on the morning, period 12 seconds, but the wind is a moderate 16 mph cross-shore. That’s messy, choppy, and honestly more of a kite-surfing setup than something you’d paddle into. Combined energy hits 800 – moderate – but the quality is poor.

Thursday 27 to Friday 28 August drops back to 2 ft–4 ft, still with cross or cross-onshore breezes. Nothing to rush out for. Then Saturday 29 August morning shows a glimmer: 4 ft from the SW, 16-second period, light cross-shore wind, and combined energy up to 707. It’s still only marginal, but if you’re desperate, that’s the pick of a bad bunch. The break is inconsistent and sometimes crowded, so you might have it to yourself if you’re keen.

Sunday 30 August stays marginal with 3 ft from the SW, 15-second period, light cross-onshore wind. Then from Monday 31 August through to Friday 4 September, it’s back to poor conditions – swell between 3 ft and 5 ft, but the wind is either cross or cross-onshore, and the combined energy ranges from 370 up to 933. The best-looking day in that stretch is Tuesday 1 September afternoon: 5 ft from the SSW, 14-second period, light cross-onshore wind, combined energy 869 – still marginal, but at least there’s a bit of push.

Saturday 5 September and Sunday 6 September finish the run with 3 ft–4 ft from the SW, light onshore winds, and marginal conditions. Nothing here is a standout. The best of the whole 16 days is probably Tuesday 1 September afternoon or Saturday 29 August morning, but even then, it’s just okay. If you’re not fussed, you could get a few grovelly ones, but don’t expect much.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
WSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SSW
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1.2
S
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1.3
S
12
1.2
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12
1.2
S
11
1.1
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0.9
SSW
10
0.6
SW
18
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SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
220
171
154
233
209
135
222
214
295
498
530
411
358
250
154
246
216
165
663
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
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10
SW
10
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10
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10
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SSW
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:13PM1.49m
8:30AM1.11m
7:00PM1.59m
8:44AM1.17m
7:37PM1.68m
9:02AM1.23m
8:11PM1.75m
9:22AM1.30m
8:43PM1.78m
9:44AM1.37m
9:15PM1.77m
10:07AM1.45m
9:49PM1.71m
Low Tide
1:54AM0.11m
12:58PM0.84m
2:24AM0.03m
1:36PM0.73m
2:50AM-0.02m
2:10PM0.63m
3:15AM-0.06m
2:44PM0.54m
3:40AM-0.06m
3:18PM0.45m
4:04AM-0.04m
3:54PM0.38m
4:28AM0.02m
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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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