Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
20.5° C
1.5° 

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


Donuts surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 527 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for Donuts.

First thing you need to know: the water at Donuts is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Nice little bonus.

Now, the honest truth? The next week and a half is a write-off. From Wednesday, July 8th right through to the morning of Saturday, July 18th, it’s just poor surf conditions. We’re looking at wave heights barely scraping 3 ft, mostly from the SW, with a long period around 15-16 seconds. That’s a groundswell, and while it has some energy, the combined energy readings are all in the moderate range (between 245 and 909). The problem is the wind. It’s almost always cross or cross-on, and often with a moderate breeze, leaving a chop on the surface. The quality just isn’t there for a paddle. Honestly, for a beach-and-reef setup like this, with that size and cross-shore wind, it’s looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for a lot of that stretch.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Saturday morning, July 18th. We get a 3 ft SW swell, period jumping to 18 seconds, and the wind is light and straight on. The combined energy is moderate (550). It’s still only a marginal shout, but the light onshore wind could make it rideable.

The standout, the one worth circling on your calendar, is Sunday, July 19th. The swell jumps up to a solid 6 ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a moderate wave energy reading of 1615 in the morning. The wind is light and onshore. At 6 ft, it’s getting a bit sizey for beginners, but for an intermediate surfer, this is the best on offer. The clean, light wind conditions will be the key. Just keep in mind that long period swell at 16 seconds can make the waves break a bit straight at a beach break, but with the right tide, it should have some push.

After that, the surf drops back down to 3 ft - 4 ft through the following week, with the wind turning cross-on again, so that Sunday is your clear target. It’s a long-range call, so less certain, but it’s the only real pulse in the whole forecast.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:25PM1.54m
5:49AM0.87m
5:19PM1.68m
7:16AM0.93m
6:13PM1.82m
8:18AM1.02m
7:07PM1.95m
9:07AM1.10m
7:59PM2.06m
9:50AM1.17m
8:49PM2.11m
10:31AM1.23m
9:38PM2.10m
11:12AM1.29m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.29m
10:24AM0.62m
1:05AM0.05m
11:34AM0.69m
1:58AM-0.16m
12:41PM0.69m
2:47AM-0.33m
1:42PM0.66m
3:32AM-0.44m
2:37PM0.60m
4:16AM-0.47m
3:29PM0.54m
4:58AM-0.44m
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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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