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Doughnuts Backreef Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
Doughnuts Backreef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doughnuts Backreef this week:
The surf forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 12 days are 6.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 18th Jul) | 20ft (6.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 983 | 923 | 1774 | 4209 | 3328 | 2407 | 2708 | 2978 | 10296 | 32361 | 10824 | 6336 | 4158 | 3104 | 2020 | 1690 | 1741 | 1823 | 3479 | 3144 | 2022 | 1652 | 1471 | 1715 | 1576 | 1040 | 680 | 1751 | 1400 | 2634 | 2243 | 6172 | 5666 | 4196 | 3468 | 2825 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:51PM 1.58 | 7:01AM 1.39 | 7:36PM 1.53 | 7:51AM 1.29 | 8:28PM 1.45 | 8:53AM 1.19 | 9:35PM 1.36 | 10:15AM 1.12 | 10:58PM 1.31 | 11:50AM 1.13 | 12:23AM 1.33 | 1:11PM 1.22 | 1:34AM 1.40 | 2:13PM 1.34 | 2:30AM 1.48 | 3:02PM 1.46 | 3:17AM 1.54 | 3:45PM 1.56 | 3:57AM 1.58 | 4:24PM 1.63 | 4:34AM 1.58 | 5:01PM 1.65 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:27PM 0.14 | 1:01AM 0.29 | 1:06PM 0.22 | 1:49AM 0.36 | 1:52PM 0.31 | 2:47AM 0.43 | 2:49PM 0.42 | 4:02AM 0.49 | 4:08PM 0.51 | 5:36AM 0.50 | 5:49PM 0.52 | 7:02AM 0.43 | 7:17PM 0.45 | 8:04AM 0.32 | 8:21PM 0.35 | 8:53AM 0.22 | 9:11PM 0.26 | 9:34AM 0.14 | 9:53PM 0.20 | 10:11AM 0.08 | 10:32PM 0.17 | 10:44AM 0.06 | 11:07PM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34 | 15 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Doughnuts Backreef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doughnuts Backreef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Doughnuts Backreef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doughnuts Backreef 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 (Doughnuts Backreef) 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 Doughnuts Backreef 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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