Doughnuts Backreef surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 4,098 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 16 days.
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