
Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Donuts look pretty grim. We’re stuck in a real quiet spell. The swell is small and weak, the wind is never clean, and the surf is just poor. There’s a long stretch here with nothing worth paddling out for, so don’t hold your breath.
The first few days, from Saturday the 11th through to the end of the week, are all a write-off. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft to 3ft SW swell with a long period in the 15 to 17 second range, which would normally mean some nice lines, but the wind is cross or cross-on the whole time, leaving it choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak, hanging around 250 to 400 (moderate energy), but the surf quality is just poor. There’s nothing to get excited about.
Things stay quiet right through the middle of the week. The swell drops off even more, down to 2ft, and the period gets shorter. The wind is still a problem. Honestly, it’s a solid week of flat to poor conditions.
We finally see a little bump in energy around Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th. The combined swell energy jumps up to 743 and then 858 (moderate to strong energy), and the swell gets a bit bigger, hitting 3ft to 4ft out of the S and SW. The period is still decent, around 13 to 18 seconds. But here’s the kicker – the wind is onshore, straight out of the W and WSW. It’s clean-looking on the charts but the wind is just wrecking it. The surf is still rated poor. This one’s a tease.
The only day that even comes close to a mention is Tuesday the 21st. The swell is 3ft to 4ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is 517 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-on from the SW, which is the best we’ve seen. The forecast calls it “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a full green light, but it’s the closest thing to a chance you’ll get. Don’t expect much.
Further out, Saturday the 25th shows a bump in size – 4ft to 5ft from the SSW, with a period around 13 to 14 seconds and a combined energy that hits 1000 (strong). That’s the biggest swell of the run. But again, the wind is onshore or cross-on, and it’s still rated poor to marginal. For a spot that’s a sheltered reef, the direction is okay (optimum is W), but the wind kills it.
Honestly, there’s no standout in this window. The waves are too small, the wind is never clean, and the surf reports are all poor. If you’re desperate for a paddle, maybe try Tuesday the 21st for a light-wind session, but don’t expect much. This is a dry spell at Donuts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
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309 | 314 | 314 | 288 | 362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 154 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 130 | 144 | 181 | 103 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:25PM2.02m | 11:53AM1.34m | 11:12PM1.86m | 12:35PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:21PM0.50m | 5:38AM-0.35m | 5:13PM0.49m | 6:16AM-0.21m | 6:08PM0.50m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
— | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
309 | 314 | 314 | 288 | 362 | 367 | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 57 | 113 | 63 | 83 | 88 | 153 | 130 | 78 | 49 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
46 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 101 | 133 | 93 | 52 | 249 | 77 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | W 24 | SW 21 | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
— | 37 | 7 | 60 | 11 | 18 | 45 | 18 | 96 | 9 | 17 | 154 | 6 | 148 | 57 | 56 | 36 | 27 | 129 | 181 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 23 | 23 | 6 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 281 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 166 | 0 | 139 | 1 |
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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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