Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Donuts sea temperature is
23.3°C
3.1° 

Donuts surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Donuts surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,032 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Donuts in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Donuts.

Honestly, the next couple of weeks are gonna be a tough sit. There’s no standout sessions in the whole 16-day window. The swell hangs around, but the wind just won’t play ball. It’s a long stretch of poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything clean.

Starting from Sunday the 30th of August, we’ve got some SW groundswell pushing in with a long 15-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 607. But the problem is the wind — it’s a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, spoiling the surface. That’s how it’s gonna be for days. Monday the 31st sees the swell drop to 3 ft, still onshore wind, and the energy drops to 458. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same: 2 ft to 3 ft, moderate cross-onshore chop. The water temp anomaly is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

Thursday the 3rd of September and Friday the 4th bring a bit more energy, with combined energy up to 643 and then 705, and a nice long 17-second period on Friday morning. But again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” Saturday the 5th has a glassier moment with a light breeze, only 6 mph, but it’s still cross-onshore, and the swell is just 3 ft. The surface might be a tad cleaner, but it’s not enough to get excited about.

As we head into the second week, it’s more of the same. Sunday the 6th of September has a bit more size at 4 ft to 4 ft, but moderate cross-onshore wind chops it up. Monday the 7th is interesting — there’s a score of 1 out of 10 and the text says “marginal surf” with a clean cross-offshore wind in the afternoon, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the SSE. That’s offshore for Donuts, so the surface might be clean, but the swell direction is SSW and 5 ft with a 13-second period. It could be worth a look if you’re desperate, but the energy is moderate at 661, and it’s not a standout.

Tuesday the 8th sees the swell bump up to 6 ft, but the wind goes onshore again, and the energy jumps to a strong 962. That’s a decent push of energy, but with moderate onshore wind, it’s messy. For a reef setup, that’s not going to be pretty. Wednesday the 9th and the rest of the week fade back to 2 ft to 3 ft, with that persistent cross-onshore breeze. The longest period we see is 19 seconds on the 13th of September, but the swell is only 2 ft — that’s barely breaking.

The only day that might offer something is Monday the 7th of September in the afternoon if that clean, strong offshore wind holds. But with an 19 mph offshore, it’s going to be howling, and only the most experienced will want to deal with that. The break is inconsistent, so you’d be waiting a while between sets. Crowds are sometimes there, but on a day like that, it might be empty.

Bottom line: there’s no true standout here. If you want the closest thing to a window, keep an eye on the 7th of September afternoon for a possible clean but windy session. Otherwise, it’s a long dry spell.

Stay patient,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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SW
15
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SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
S
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.7
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12
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18
0.9
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18
1.1
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17
1.1
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16
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16
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
479
407
341
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138
104
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111
165
280
186
366
516
618
589
489
471
477
496
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
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WNW
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NW
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:58AM1.58m
11:03PM1.45m
11:26AM1.62m
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
Low Tide
5:13PM0.29m
5:15AM0.26m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Donuts Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Donuts may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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