Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
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Alright, let’s talk about what’s brewing for the next couple of weeks at Donuts.
Honestly, it’s a bleak outlook for a while. We’re looking at a long gap with no decent waves to speak of. The swell is trying, but the wind keeps ruining the party, leaving the ocean all chopped up and messy. The water is a touch warmer than average, around 69°, but that’s the only good thing going for it.
From Monday the 6th all the way through to Saturday the 18th of July, don’t bother. Every single day is a dud. You’ve got a southwesterly swell hanging in there at 2ft to 4ft, with really long periods between 12 and 20 seconds. There’s some energy there – the combined swell energy readings are in the hundreds (between 207 and 875) – but it’s all for nothing. The wind is cross-onshore or onshore, tearing the surface to shreds. It’s a no-go.
Now, there is a tiny glimmer of hope. Around Sunday the 19th of July, things might just line up. The swell from the south picks up to a bit over 4ft to 5ft. The period drops to a mix of 13 to 14 seconds, so it’s still a proper groundswell. The wind goes light, with a light breeze from the southwest giving you a cross-onshore flow that will keep the surface reasonably clean. The wave energy jumps up, hitting 990 and then 1055 – that’s a solid amount of power. The afternoon of the 19th is rated as marginally surfable, and that is the only window worth even thinking about. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the most rideable the ocean has looked in weeks. After that, it looks like we go quiet again.
So, if you’re keen, circle Sunday the 19th of July. Donuts (Donuts) is an inconsistent reef break that likes shelter from the west, and that south-southwest swell should wrap in just right. The crowds can be around sometimes, but on a day that’s only marginally good, you’ll likely have it mostly to yourself. At over 4ft, it’s going to be a bit much for beginners, but with those light winds, it might just give you some decent, clean lines.
Don’t give up hope; with a run this dry, things can change fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 309 | 388 | 694 | 460 | 375 | 527 | 443 | 527 | 432 | 421 | 362 | 322 | 309 | 309 | 314 | 318 | 288 | 362 | 367 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:45PM1.32m | 2:10AM1.04m | 3:33PM1.42m | 3:58AM0.90m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:03PM0.66m | 8:34AM0.37m | 10:38PM0.51m | 9:22AM0.51m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 9 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 306 | 248 | 62 | 694 | 82 | 121 | 138 | 115 | 527 | 190 | 183 | 362 | 108 | 108 | 309 | 314 | 318 | 288 | 362 | 367 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 20 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 9 |
| kJ | 22 | 309 | 352 | 77 | 460 | 375 | 527 | 443 | 117 | 432 | 421 | 110 | 322 | 309 | 60 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 17 | 11 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 20 | W 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 21 | — | SSW 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | W 24 | SW 21 | WSW 21 |
| kJ | 162 | 36 | 388 | 11 | 212 | 132 | 210 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 37 | 7 | 60 | 11 | 18 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 159 | 235 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 48 | 21 | 166 | 48 | 21 | 48 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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).
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