Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, switching to feet for you.
We’ve got a bleak stretch ahead at Donuts. This reef is inconsistent and sheltered, and for almost two weeks, it’s going to be a waiting game. The water is feeling more like a hot tub than the ocean – running over 3° warmer than normal, at 23°. That’s the only notable thing right now.
From now through the first week of August, the swell is a joke: 1ft to 2ft. The wave energy is moderate in the brackets (157-366) but it's all poor surf. Winds are light and mostly blowing offshore or cross-onshore, but you could waterski on this stuff. No push at all.
The first real chance at something rideable doesn’t show up until the morning of Friday, August 14th. The swell finally doubles to 3ft out of the SW with a 17-second period, and the energy jumps to a strong 647. But the forecast still says poor surf conditions. For a reef that needs a specific line, a long-period groundswell like this might just run right past without wrapping in properly. The offshore breeze is light, though, so if it works, it’ll be clean.
Same story on Saturday, August 15th: 3ft of SW swell, 16-second period, energy in the 513-541 range. Still "poor surf conditions."
The standout is the morning of Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th of August. That’s the only window that offers any sort of size, with clean offshore winds and the swell direction on point for Donuts. But with this spot being so inconsistent and the forecast rating it poor, you’re gambling. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but don’t bet the farm.
The rest of the 16 days is a wipeout.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 108 | 130 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 312 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:20PM1.39m | 11:52PM1.37m | 12:54PM1.44m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:35PM1.48m | 2:00AM0.95m | 2:28PM1.52m | 4:11AM0.83m | 3:39PM1.57m | 6:31AM0.88m | 4:55PM1.67m | 7:39AM1.00m | 6:04PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:14PM0.53m | 6:28AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.52m | 6:54AM0.38m | 8:34PM0.49m | 7:24AM0.55m | 10:16PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.70m | 11:53PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.82m | 1:00AM0.02m | 11:34AM0.83m | 1:51AM-0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 34 | 32 | 130 | 32 | 38 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 167 | 134 | 96 | 155 | 108 | 108 | 106 | 136 | 103 | 312 | 230 | 261 | 367 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 111 | 108 | 59 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 112 | 248 | 173 | 92 | 69 | 90 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 30 | 17 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 60 | 64 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 139 | 1 | 23 |
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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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