Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,249 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5PM. 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+) | 2AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's talk about Donuts in feet and miles per hour. For the first week or so, it's pretty grim. We've got an inconsistent reef break, and the conditions just aren't cooperating. Water temp is about 69°, which is normal for this time of year.
From Saturday the 22nd through Tuesday the 25th, the swell is tiny—1ft to 2ft—with mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is weak, and the reports are all poor. Not worth getting wet for.
Wednesday the 26th brings a jump to 5ft of SSW swell, but the period is a short 14 seconds. The wind is cross-shore, and while the energy picks up, it's still marginal. That carries on through the rest of the week.
The first real standout is Friday the 4th of September. That morning we've got 4ft of SSW groundswell with a long 19-second period and light cross-onshore winds. The energy is strong, and that long period will mean some well-shaped, powerful waves with good gaps between sets. Saturday the 5th is similar with 5ft of SSW swell, though the wind turns a bit more cross-onshore.
So, if you're patient, the best bet is Friday the 4th of September. That 4ft of SSW groundswell with a 19-second period and light winds should give Donuts some clean, punchy waves. It's an inconsistent spot, so don't expect magic every day, but that window looks promising.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 217 | 220 | 171 | 154 | 233 | 209 | 135 | 222 | 216 | 208 | 203 | 838 | 1249 | 666 | 368 | 167 | 179 | 142 | 165 | 663 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:19AM1.05m | 6:13PM1.49m | 8:30AM1.11m | 7:00PM1.59m | 8:44AM1.17m | 7:37PM1.68m | 9:02AM1.23m | 8:11PM1.75m | 9:22AM1.30m | 8:43PM1.78m | 9:44AM1.37m | 9:15PM1.77m | 10:07AM1.45m | 9:49PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.93m | 1:54AM0.11m | 12:58PM0.84m | 2:24AM0.03m | 1:36PM0.73m | 2:50AM-0.02m | 2:10PM0.63m | 3:15AM-0.06m | 2:44PM0.54m | 3:40AM-0.06m | 3:18PM0.45m | 4:04AM-0.04m | 3:54PM0.38m | 4:28AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WSW 18 | W 6 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 19 | 217 | 220 | 114 | 154 | 233 | 209 | 24 | 222 | 216 | 131 | 157 | 838 | 1249 | 666 | 368 | 167 | 160 | 79 | 103 | 663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SSW 10 | W 8 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 51 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 154 | 18 | 26 | 111 | 156 | 135 | 208 | 35 | 91 | 71 | 36 | 71 | 58 | 179 | 135 | 61 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 16 | W 8 |
| kJ | 109 | 35 | 94 | 171 | 9 | 155 | 120 | 135 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 203 | 203 | 16 | 106 | 134 | 167 | 42 | 142 | 165 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 21 | 50 | 0 | 139 | 1 | 0 |
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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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