Donuts Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.67° N 117.25° W

Donuts Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. 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 (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 4th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the Donuts region.

Honestly, it’s a pretty tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a long run of days where the surf is just not delivering. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 5th of September, and even then it’s only a marginal call. Before that, we’re looking at a full week of “poor surf conditions” with almost no energy in the water. The swell is small, the winds are all over the place, and it’s just not worth paddling out. Donuts is a sheltered reef break that needs a west swell, and we’re just not getting it.

The one standout, and it’s a promise that’s a long way off, is Monday the 7th of September.
That morning, the swell jumps up to a solid 11.5 ft from the SSW, with a moderate energy level (4065). The water is much warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 73.9°. But here’s the catch – that’s a big, powerful swell for a sheltered reef. The wind is light cross-onshore from the NW, which will keep things a bit bumpy, but it’s the only real window of size. The period is 12 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, but it won’t be super clean. The afternoon of the same day is a write-off with choppy cross-onshore wind. That Monday morning is your best bet, but it’s a big, expert-level wave at 11.5 ft. It’s not for beginners.

After that, the rest of the second week is a slow fade back to small, weak, and poor quality. The 14th of September finishes with tiny 1.3 ft swell and no energy.

So, if you’re keen, keep an eye on the 7th of September. It’s a long way out, so the forecast could change, but it’s the only real pulse in an otherwise flat and messy period.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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
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18
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SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
407
341
190
180
140
140
106
109
132
165
227
193
432
516
547
589
560
406
565
1277
Wind (km/h)
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W
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
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20
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WSW
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NNW
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High Tide
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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7:15
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Temp °C
22
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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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