Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break it down.
It’s gonna be a lean couple of weeks. Most of the time, the energy is weak to moderate, and the waves are just too small to get excited about. You’re looking at a solid week of nothing worthwhile, then a tiny window opens up at the end of the second week.
The only time I’d even think about wetting a line is the morning of Saturday, August 15th, at Donuts. It’s a reef break that needs a W swell, but we’re getting a 0.9m (3ft) SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, light offshore wind from the WNW, and combined swell energy at 565. That long period will give it some push and shape, especially on the reef. Just know that Donuts is inconsistent and sometimes gets a crowd. This is your one shot.
Water temp is sitting at 74°F, which is a full 6° warmer than average for this time of year – that's very unusual, so you'll be comfortable in a spring suit.
After that Saturday morning window, it all goes quiet again. By Sunday, August 23rd, there's a 0.6m (2ft) SW groundswell with a 19-second period, but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore, making it choppy. Not worth it.
So, mark your calendar for Saturday morning, August 15th, at Donuts. That’s your best and only real chance. The rest is a long, flat wait.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 134 | 173 | 118 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 406 | 273 | 263 | 255 | 742 | 432 | 635 | 619 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:19AM1.11m | 7:03PM1.93m | 8:53AM1.21m | 7:55PM2.03m | 9:27AM1.31m | 8:43PM2.07m | 10:01AM1.40m | 9:28PM2.03m | 10:34AM1.47m | 10:12PM1.92m | 11:08AM1.53m | 10:54PM1.74m | 11:43AM1.55m | 11:37PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.74m | 2:36AM-0.29m | 1:48PM0.62m | 3:16AM-0.35m | 2:39PM0.50m | 3:53AM-0.35m | 3:26PM0.40m | 4:28AM-0.29m | 4:13PM0.34m | 5:01AM-0.17m | 4:59PM0.32m | 5:32AM-0.01m | 5:47PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 275 | 217 | 211 | 183 | 118 | 173 | 87 | 197 | 249 | 179 | 310 | 251 | 245 | 406 | 273 | 251 | 251 | 742 | 432 | 635 | 619 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 12 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 10 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 10 | 4 | 63 | 134 | 133 | 54 | 120 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 40 | 40 | 25 | 97 | 263 | 255 | 40 | 87 | 25 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | W 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | WNW 7 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 61 | 30 | 3 | 40 | 20 | 118 | 57 | 45 | 44 | 12 | 3 | 38 | 44 | 37 | 52 | 63 | 5 | 41 | 21 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — | 11 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 166 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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