Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,452 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with S 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 (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here. Let’s be honest – this 16-day stretch for Donuts is a total bust for a decent paddle session. This is a reef break, sheltered, and it likes a west swell, but we’ve got nothing to work with from now through the 15th of September.
The water’s running at a balmy 74°, which is much warmer than normal – more than 3° above the long-term average. Pleasant for a swim, but not helping the surf.
The first glimmer of hope doesn’t come until Saturday, September 5th. That morning offers a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period, and a combined energy reading of 820 (moderate). But there’s a light cross-onshore breeze from the WNW, so it’ll be a little bumpy. The report is only marginal – not worth chasing.
Sunday, September 6th, brings a bit more size: 5ft to 6ft SSW swells, with a period dropping to 13-14 seconds. The energy jumps into the strong zone (904 to 1255), but it’s still just marginal surf with light cross-shore winds and cloudy skies. Not the clean lines you want at a reef.
Monday, September 7th, is the one to keep an eye on. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy out of the north, and that 6ft SSW swell (12-second period) has a 962 combined energy level. The report says “expect good surf conditions,” and for a window, it could be clean fun. The morning is still a bit bumpy from a light cross-onshore wind, but by the arvo, it’s your best chance.
From Tuesday, September 8th, it’s game over. A 16 mph south wind chops up the 5ft swell, and then the swells drop back to 2ft to 3ft for the rest of the run, with winds shifting onshore or cross-onshore. The energy falls off to weak-to-moderate (174 to 473).
Given the persistent onshore and cross-onshore winds and rough conditions, this spot is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through most of the period. Donuts is an inconsistent break, so a blank spell like this isn’t unusual. Things can change, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 180 | 116 | 140 | 106 | 79 | 212 | 215 | 277 | 191 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 483 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:48PM1.26m | 11:59AM1.63m | 00:47AM1.06m | 12:40PM1.62m | 2:26AM0.88m | 1:40PM1.57m | 5:41AM0.88m | 3:12PM1.55m | 7:04AM1.01m | 4:48PM1.62m | 7:30AM1.14m | 6:02PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.28m | 5:38AM0.41m | 7:00PM0.30m | 6:01AM0.58m | 8:20PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.73m | 10:06PM0.27m | 6:44AM0.88m | 11:43PM0.14m | 10:16AM0.94m | 00:47AM-0.01m | 12:00PM0.84m | 1:34AM-0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 180 | 116 | 79 | 69 | 30 | 212 | 215 | 174 | 77 | 432 | 600 | 618 | 596 | 553 | 468 | 430 | 600 | 690 | 1208 | 1274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 20 | 140 | 106 | 45 | 35 | 165 | 34 | 110 | 47 | 43 | 62 | 51 | 173 | 320 | 483 | 411 | 206 | 33 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 14 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | — |
| kJ | 176 | 109 | 22 | 50 | 79 | 132 | 2 | 277 | 191 | 74 | 56 | 50 | 100 | 20 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 32 | 43 | — | 24 | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 226 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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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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