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Doughnuts Backreef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 29 Jan 2026 SAST
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Doughnuts Backreef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doughnuts Backreef sea temperature is
23.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 31st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 1st Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 1st Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
0
3
2
0
2
2
1
3
3
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
SW
2.3
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
S
1
S
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)13121212121111101613141312121211101011108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)188312618958366944394223181551180322011430976734317297200242396212192
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
5
E
5
SSE
20
ESE
5
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
10
E
5
SSE
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ENE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscrossglassglasscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:56AM
1.29
2:14PM
1.45
2:47AM
1.46
3:02PM
1.56
3:30AM
1.60
3:43PM
1.63
4:08AM
1.70
4:19PM
1.66
4:44AM
1.75
4:53PM
1.65
5:17AM
1.75
5:25PM
1.60
5:48AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.39
8:05AM
0.39
8:39PM
0.24
8:57AM
0.25
9:20PM
0.12
9:39AM
0.15
9:56PM
0.03
10:17AM
0.09
10:29PM
-0.02
10:52AM
0.07
11:00PM
-0.02
11:24AM
0.10
11:30PM
0.02
11:55AM
0.16
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--5:35--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41
Sunset7:24--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:21--
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232224242324252324242325242322222221212122
Feels °C (?)212024232627252424242329252521212322202019
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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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