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Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 03 Jan 2025 SAST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Donkin Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 06) 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 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 3rd Jan) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 6th Jan) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 6th Jan) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 676 | 568 | 850 | 903 | 700 | 711 | 629 | 930 | 1017 | 1088 | 1291 | 437 | 574 | 850 | 287 | 595 | 1130 | 1042 | 723 | 792 | 478 | 304 | 406 | 425 | 425 | 651 | 732 | 1050 | 809 | 1112 | 819 | 765 | 198 | 293 | 377 | 897 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:40PM 1.54 | 6:09AM 1.65 | 6:27PM 1.46 | 6:55AM 1.61 | 7:21PM 1.37 | 7:48AM 1.54 | 8:25PM 1.29 | 8:51AM 1.47 | 9:41PM 1.24 | 10:04AM 1.43 | 11:03PM 1.25 | 11:21AM 1.42 | 12:17AM 1.32 | 12:31PM 1.46 | 1:18AM 1.41 | 1:31PM 1.52 | 2:10AM 1.51 | 2:22PM 1.58 | 2:54AM 1.59 | 3:06PM 1.61 | 3:35AM 1.65 | 3:46PM 1.62 | 4:12AM 1.67 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:34AM 0.25 | 11:45PM 0.19 | 12:20PM 0.28 | 12:27AM 0.27 | 1:12PM 0.33 | 1:16AM 0.37 | 2:11PM 0.38 | 2:16AM 0.47 | 3:24PM 0.42 | 3:32AM 0.54 | 4:46PM 0.42 | 5:03AM 0.55 | 6:04PM 0.37 | 6:24AM 0.49 | 7:07PM 0.29 | 7:28AM 0.40 | 7:59PM 0.22 | 8:19AM 0.31 | 8:44PM 0.15 | 9:04AM 0.24 | 9:24PM 0.12 | 9:45AM 0.20 | 10:00PM 0.11 | |||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:55 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Donkin Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Donkin Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Donkin Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Donkin Bay 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 (Donkin Bay) 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 Donkin Bay 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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