Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
22.9° C
3.1° 

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


Donuts surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 8PM. 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+) 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the surf for the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts and, to be honest, it’s looking pretty flat and grim for a solid stretch. There’s no way around it – the swell is tiny and we’re not going to be getting any waves worth paddling out for. I’m not seeing a single standout day where I’d be rushing to grab my board. The good news is the water is incredibly warm, which is a bit of a silver lining if you just want a swim.

The first few days, starting from August 2nd, we’re looking at small, weak swell around 1ft to 2ft. The wind is light and mostly onshore, so it’s not going to be clean, and the energy is weak – you can see it in those low combined energy numbers, like 157 and 199. It’s just not happening. That poor surf continues right through the 6th. Honestly, for any surfer, it’s a write-off.

We do see a slight bump in the swell energy around the 7th and 8th, with the period stretching out to 19 seconds – that’s proper long-period groundswell, but it’s still tiny. The swell height is only 2ft to 2ft. Even with that long period, it’s just not enough to break properly at this spot. The wind is cross-shore and light, but the lack of size means it’s still poor surf conditions. The energy numbers pick up to the 300s and 400s, which at least shows there’s some push, but it’s not translating to rideable waves. The 9th and 10th are more of the same – small, messy, and not worth your time.

From the 11th through the 13th, we slip back into even smaller surf, with the swell dropping to 1ft and 2ft. The period is decent, hovering around 16-18 seconds, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no size. The winds are still light, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the overall forecast is just poor surf conditions.

The last few days of the window, starting from the 14th, show the swell trying to build just a touch. On the 14th, we see heights around 2ft to 3ft with more energy, around 446 to 506. By the 15th, it’s the best we get, with a 3ft swell from the SW at 16 seconds. That’s the biggest of the whole period, but it’s still just a single metre. The wind is light and onshore, though, so it’s going to be soft. The 16th and 17th back off a bit, returning to 2ft to 3ft.

So, there you have it. For the entire 16-day outlook, there are no good surf options. The waves just don’t get big enough, and the conditions are never clean enough to justify a paddle out. If you’re desperate, the 15th is the only day with any sort of size, but even then, it’s a far cry from good. This looks like a standard flat spell for this area, and while it won’t last forever, you might as well find something else to do until then.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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SW
13
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SW
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13
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12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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130
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72
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86
167
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108
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248
173
312
230
261
367
Wind (km/h)
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15
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15
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High Tide
11:52PM1.37m
12:54PM1.44m
00:42AM1.16m
1:35PM1.48m
2:00AM0.95m
2:28PM1.52m
4:11AM0.83m
3:39PM1.57m
6:31AM0.88m
4:55PM1.67m
7:39AM1.00m
6:04PM1.80m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.53m
6:28AM0.23m
7:14PM0.52m
6:54AM0.38m
8:34PM0.49m
7:24AM0.55m
10:16PM0.40m
8:07AM0.70m
11:53PM0.22m
9:45AM0.82m
1:00AM0.02m
11:34AM0.83m
1:51AM-0.16m
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7:45
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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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