Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up.

Honestly, it's a pretty grim picture for the next couple of weeks. The swell is tiny, the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the whole forecast is a long stretch of poor conditions. We're talking a solid two-week gap where there's just nothing worth paddling out for. The only slight glimmer of hope doesn't show up until Wednesday, the 19th of August, and even then, it's a real borderline call.

The only spot on the menu is Donuts, a sheltered reef break. The water temperature is sitting at 74°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's very unusual, a real tropical feel for a spot that's usually cooler.

The entire first week is a write-off. From Saturday the 8th right through to Tuesday the 18th, every session is marked by poor surf. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft from the SW. The period is all over the place, but the wind is the real killer – it's a constant onshore or cross-onshore breeze, making the surface choppy and messy. The wave energy is weak to moderate, but it doesn't matter with the conditions. Don't bother.

Then, on the morning of Wednesday, the 19th of August, we finally see a tiny shift. The forecast shows a 2-3ft SW swell with a 15-second period and a light W wind blowing directly onshore. The conditions are still classed as "marginal." This is the only day in the whole 16-day run that even gets a score above zero. It's still not great, but it's the best on offer.

Looking further out, the pattern doesn't improve. The rest of the week and into the following weekend (20th to 23rd of August) goes straight back to zero-rated poor surf with tiny, weak swells and unfavourable winds. It's a long, flat spell.

Signing off, Rusty.

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