Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. The next couple of weeks at Donuts are a real mixed bag. This is a sheltered reef that doesn’t break all that often, so you gotta pick your moments.
The first real standout is Wednesday the 26th of August. Wednesday afternoon is the winner. You’ve got a clean 4ft swell out of the S, with a solid 12-second period, and the wind goes glassy—dead still. The combined energy is moderate at 604. It’s not a huge day, but for a spot that’s inconsistent, this is the kind of session you wait for. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
After that, things get rough. From Thursday the 27th through the end of August and into the first week of September, the conditions turn poor. The wind swings onshore and cross-onshore, mostly from the W and NW, and even though there’s occasional swell around 3 to 4ft, the quality is just not there. It’s a long stretch of days where you’re better off doing something else.
By the 3rd of September, the swell starts to get a bit more size, with 6ft on Thursday morning, but again it’s cross-onshore and choppy. The energy is strong at 1041 on Thursday afternoon, but the wind is still a problem. This pattern holds through the first week of September—plenty of swell energy, but the wind just won’t play ball.
Now, here’s the one to keep an eye on. Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon could be the real sleeper. The swell is 4ft out of the SW with a long 16-second period, and the wind is glassy again. The combined energy is moderate at 782. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves at a reef. This is a long-range call, so not locked in, but it’s got potential.
Thursday the 10th of September morning sees a bigger pulse—4ft from the SSW, 16-second period, and strong energy at 1103. Wind is light cross-onshore, so not perfect, but the size and power are there. That could be a good one for more experienced surfers.
Donuts is a reef that’s sheltered and inconsistent, and when it’s on, it’s worth the wait. The crowds are only sometimes a problem, so you can usually find your own space. Just keep an eye on that glassy window late in the forecast.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 130 | 192 | 171 | 165 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 620 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 245 | 277 | 623 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11PM1.75m | 9:22AM1.30m | 8:43PM1.78m | 9:44AM1.37m | 9:15PM1.77m | 10:07AM1.45m | 9:49PM1.71m | 10:32AM1.52m | 10:24PM1.61m | 10:58AM1.58m | 11:03PM1.45m | 11:26AM1.62m | 11:48PM1.26m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:15AM-0.06m | 2:44PM0.54m | 3:40AM-0.06m | 3:18PM0.45m | 4:04AM-0.04m | 3:54PM0.38m | 4:28AM0.02m | 4:32PM0.33m | 4:52AM0.13m | 5:13PM0.29m | 5:15AM0.26m | 6:01PM0.28m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 591 | 494 | 390 | 255 | 193 | 110 | 154 | 78 | 51 | 763 | 589 | 653 | 620 | 149 | 115 | 77 | 62 | 277 | 623 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 203 | 203 | 193 | 171 | 110 | 95 | 151 | 171 | 48 | 37 | 79 | 84 | 106 | 424 | 412 | 297 | 245 | 40 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | WSW 19 |
| kJ | 12 | 22 | 21 | 14 | 132 | 130 | 192 | 144 | 165 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 51 | 74 | 103 | 121 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 139 | 0 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 1 | 226 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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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