Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 697 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Well, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The next 16 days are looking pretty sad for a wave. The forecast shows a whole lot of nothing, with every single session flagged as "poor surf conditions." So, if you’re hoping for a good paddle, you’re gonna be waiting a long time. There are no standout options, no hidden gems, just a flat, wind-affected stretch.
The first real recommendation doesn't show up until Thursday the 30th of July, and even then, it’s a tough sell. The break is Donuts, a sheltered reef. The water is a really warm 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a 5°F anomaly, so you’re definitely not needing a steamer. But the waves? Just a tiny 4ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is moderate (718), but it’s crossed up with a light WNW breeze making it cross-on, and the report says it’s poor. Honestly, that wind is ruining what little shape there is.
The rest of the first week and into the second is more of the same – small, weak, and constantly onshore or cross-onshore. The swell hangs around 2ft to 3ft most days, with energy dropping from 622 down to 137. The wind is mostly light, but it’s coming from the wrong direction, keeping things messy. There’s a Thursday morning on the 7th of August where the period jumps to 19 seconds, but the swell is only 2ft, and the energy is 322 – that’s a long-period groundswell with no push behind it. It’ll just be a glassy, clean, but completely flat lineup.
The last few days of the forecast, from the 12th of August onward, the swell picks up a tiny bit to 2ft-3ft, and the energy climbs back into the 300s and 400s. But the wind is still cross-on, becoming a moderate breeze on the 14th of August, which will just chop it up. It’s a real shame because the period is good, but the combo of small size and poor wind means it’s never going to come together.
So, the bottom line is: there’s no surf to get excited about in this 16-day window. It’s a blank run for this area. Keep your board in the car, but don’t hold your breath. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 523 | 697 | 631 | 561 | 232 | 153 | 149 | 116 | 142 | 111 | 108 | 132 | 100 | 102 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:55AM1.24m | 10:05PM1.76m | 11:23AM1.29m | 10:37PM1.68m | 11:51AM1.34m | 11:12PM1.55m | 12:20PM1.39m | 11:52PM1.37m | 12:54PM1.44m | 00:42AM1.16m | 1:35PM1.48m | 2:00AM0.95m | 2:28PM1.52m | 4:11AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:07PM0.58m | 5:12AM-0.09m | 4:44PM0.55m | 5:38AM-0.02m | 5:26PM0.54m | 6:03AM0.09m | 6:14PM0.53m | 6:28AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.52m | 6:54AM0.38m | 8:34PM0.49m | 7:24AM0.55m | 10:16PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 523 | 697 | 631 | 561 | 232 | 104 | 54 | 57 | 86 | 74 | 80 | 96 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 29 | 20 | 167 | 134 | 97 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 11 | W 6 |
| kJ | 162 | 21 | 41 | 29 | 153 | 153 | 149 | 103 | 52 | 111 | 108 | 132 | 100 | 98 | 72 | 113 | 86 | 22 | 13 | 20 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 35 | — | 32 | 29 | 31 | 41 | 116 | 142 | 32 | 28 | 79 | 68 | 102 | 66 | 53 | 50 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 48 | 1 | 50 | 139 | 226 | 0 | 166 | 166 | 23 | 166 | 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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