Surf Forecasts:
Donuts surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. 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+) | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donuts over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Well, it’s a pretty grim start for the next couple of weeks. For the first few days, there’s just nothing doing. The ocean is flat and messy, and the wind is all wrong. You’re looking at a real slow start until the end of the first week.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes around Saturday, September 5th. But even then, it’s a marginal call. The swell is small, and the wind is a cross-onshore, so it’s gonna be a bit bumpy. It won’t be pretty, but it’s the first sign of life.
The only spot on the radar is Donuts. This is a reef set-up, so it needs a bit of direction. The swell is coming from the S to SSW, which is fine for the optimum W direction, but it’s not perfect. The water is a balmy 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – feels like a bath.
The real action, if you can call it that, picks up on Sunday, September 6th. The swell bumps up to 6 ft in the morning, climbing to 7 ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is strong (1511-1795), but it’s still a cross-onshore wind. The wind is light, so it’s not completely blown out, but it’s not clean either. It’s going to be a bit lumpy, more of a challenge than a treat.
Monday, September 7th is the biggest day of the whole outlook. Swell hits 8 ft from the SSW. That’s expert territory. Combined energy is huge (2643). But the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NW, making it choppy and ugly. This is a classic case of a big swell that’s going to be a mess. It’s a reef break, so it might hold some shape, but with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. Frankly, it’s a better setup for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
After that, it drops off quickly. By September 8th, the swell is fading, and the wind is still a problem. The rest of the second week is a write-off, with tiny swell (1 ft to 3 ft) and cross-onshore winds. There’s no stand-out session in this whole 16-day window. If you’re desperate, Saturday, September 5th is the least bad option. But honestly, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 140 | 106 | 109 | 212 | 215 | 230 | 186 | 366 | 516 | 618 | 765 | 496 | 489 | 607 | 704 | 1496 | 1775 | 2480 | 2643 | 2162 | 1342 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 7:30AM1.14m | 6:02PM1.74m | 7:57AM1.26m | 7:00PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:00PM0.84m | 1:34AM-0.13m | 1:03PM0.67m | 2:13AM-0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 79 | 69 | 64 | 212 | 215 | 174 | 55 | 366 | 516 | 618 | 765 | 496 | 489 | 607 | 704 | 1496 | 1775 | 2480 | 2643 | 2162 | 1342 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | WNW 12 | W 11 | — | W 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 140 | 106 | 79 | 34 | 25 | 46 | 119 | 38 | 40 | 60 | 39 | 407 | 477 | 471 | 406 | 15 | 14 | 37 | — | 2 | 52 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 50 | 109 | 132 | 165 | 230 | 186 | 53 | 101 | 75 | 208 | 66 | 57 | 39 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | WNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 23 | 28 | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 226 | 1 | 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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