
Surf Forecasts:
Doughnuts Backreef surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 8,875 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doughnuts Backreef this week:
The surf forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2455 | 1715 | 864 | 367 | 365 | 1047 | 381 | 1259 | 3715 | 1202 | 723 | 541 | 442 | 1065 | 1831 | 2002 | 1521 | 3433 | 3253 | 3266 | 4088 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.68m | 6:11AM1.49m | 6:41PM1.61m | 6:50AM1.38m | 7:21PM1.50m | 7:30AM1.26m | 8:02PM1.38m | 8:15AM1.15m | 8:50PM1.25m | 9:16AM1.05m | 9:57PM1.15m | 10:50AM0.99m | 11:28PM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:41AM0.04m | 00:11AM0.20m | 12:17PM0.12m | 00:50AM0.29m | 12:52PM0.22m | 1:30AM0.39m | 1:28PM0.35m | 2:13AM0.49m | 2:09PM0.48m | 3:05AM0.59m | 3:03PM0.60m | 4:26AM0.65m | 4:33PM0.69m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | S 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
2455 | 1715 | 864 | 356 | 350 | 1047 | 306 | 184 | 314 | 1202 | 723 | 541 | 442 | 1065 | 1831 | 2002 | 1521 | 66 | 3253 | 3266 | 2166 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 11 | WSW 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 18 |
100 | 98 | 167 | 367 | 85 | 151 | 133 | 33 | 18 | 409 | 455 | 400 | 278 | 273 | 180 | 112 | 75 | 26 | 33 | 31 | 4088 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 9 | SE 14 | E 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 15 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | ENE 9 | SSW 22 | E 11 |
— | 18 | 98 | 71 | 69 | 49 | 54 | 65 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 318 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 41 | — | 16 | 93 | 58 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 10 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SW 7 | SW 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 365 | — | 381 | 1259 | 3715 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 72 | 178 | 3433 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 194 | 16 | 0 | 236 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 250 | 0 |
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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 16 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.










