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Donkin Bay surfForecast / West Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 10 Mar 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 Monday (Mar 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 10) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 10th Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 11th Mar) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 10th Mar) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days.
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 880 | 1828 | 1381 | 976 | 913 | 1357 | 1083 | 1279 | 1643 | 1100 | 1255 | 734 | 273 | 84 | 43 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 82 | 120 | 206 | 217 | 264 | 373 | 586 | 628 | 488 | 444 | 286 | 286 | 224 | 217 | 76 | 96 | 182 | 768 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:34PM 1.38 | 1:56AM 1.49 | 2:11PM 1.48 | 2:28AM 1.60 | 2:43PM 1.56 | 2:57AM 1.69 | 3:11PM 1.61 | 3:24AM 1.74 | 3:39PM 1.64 | 3:50AM 1.75 | 4:06PM 1.64 | 4:16AM 1.73 | 4:32PM 1.60 | 4:42AM 1.68 | 4:59PM 1.54 | 5:08AM 1.59 | 5:26PM 1.45 | 5:34AM 1.48 | 5:55PM 1.35 | 6:03AM 1.37 | 6:29PM 1.23 | 6:39AM 1.24 | 7:21PM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:49PM 0.34 | 8:13AM 0.31 | 8:22PM 0.25 | 8:44AM 0.21 | 8:51PM 0.18 | 9:13AM 0.15 | 9:18PM 0.14 | 9:39AM 0.11 | 9:44PM 0.13 | 10:05AM 0.10 | 10:09PM 0.15 | 10:30AM 0.13 | 10:33PM 0.20 | 10:54AM 0.18 | 10:57PM 0.27 | 11:18AM 0.26 | 11:22PM 0.35 | 11:44AM 0.35 | 11:48PM 0.45 | 12:13PM 0.46 | 12:19AM 0.57 | 12:52PM 0.57 | 1:05AM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:57 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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