Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
22.7° 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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 31st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet spell, to be honest. The energy is there, but the conditions are just not lining up for a proper session for a good stretch. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t roll in until the end of July, so we’ve got a bit of a wait.

The opening days are a write-off. Friday the 24th through to the end of the month has waves, but the wind is a constant problem. It’s cross-on or cross-shore, never really clean, and the wave quality is rated as poor or marginal. The swell is small, around 2 ft to 3 ft, from the SW, with periods of 16 to 24 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, but it’s completely wasted by the chop. The combined energy is moderate (939) on Friday morning, but it’s messy. Donuts is a sheltered reef, and it needs that clean offshore wind, which we just aren’t getting.

The water temperature is a big standout here. It’s sitting at 73°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That is very unusual; you’ll be in for a warm one if you do get in the water.

Now, the best of the bunch is a bit of a long-range call. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only thing that looks like it could be a real surf. Friday, the 31st of July and Saturday, the 1st of August are the ones to target. The swell picks up to a solid 6 ft, from the SSW, with a period of 14 to 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps into the strong range (1257) on Friday morning. The big change is the wind: it’s forecast to be light and onshore from the west, so the conditions will be clean and glassy. For a shelf like Donuts, that’s a massive plus. The wave state is listed as “unknown,” but onshore wind with that size and energy suggests it could set up nicely. The 6 ft is a bit meaty for beginners, but it’s ideal for intermediates. Just keep in mind this is a full week away, so don’t book the time off just yet; forecasts can change.

After that little window, it all falls apart again. From Sunday the 2nd of August onward, the swell drops back to tiny, weak stuff (1 ft to 2 ft), and the energy fades to a weak 143 to 245. The wind switches back to cross-on or onshore, ruining any chance of a wave. That’s basically a week of no hope.

So, to wrap it up: don’t bother with the first week. The only real shot is Friday the 31st of July and maybe Saturday the 1st of August. It’s a long-range promise, but it’s the only one we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
24
0.5
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
0.8
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21
0.8
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
1
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19
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18
1.1
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18
1.2
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18
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16
1.1
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1.3
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17
1.3
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1.2
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16
1.1
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16
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16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
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15
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15
1.6
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
541
271
647
647
513
945
716
609
694
901
511
717
951
897
767
580
573
649
544
429
1184
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SW
5
W
10
SW
10
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15
SSW
15
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20
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SW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:22AM0.96m
6:32PM1.57m
8:54AM1.02m
7:15PM1.64m
9:18AM1.07m
7:53PM1.70m
9:41AM1.11m
8:29PM1.76m
10:05AM1.15m
9:01PM1.80m
10:30AM1.19m
9:33PM1.80m
10:55AM1.24m
10:05PM1.76m
Low Tide
11:57AM0.85m
2:19AM0.05m
12:56PM0.83m
2:52AM-0.03m
1:41PM0.78m
3:22AM-0.08m
2:19PM0.72m
3:51AM-0.12m
2:55PM0.66m
4:18AM-0.14m
3:30PM0.61m
4:45AM-0.13m
4:07PM0.58m
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7:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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