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Doughnuts Backreef Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape (S) (37 surf breaks) /
Doughnuts Backreef surfForecast / Eastern Cape (S) / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 14 Apr 2025 SAST
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 Tuesday (Apr 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doughnuts Backreef in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 11PM. 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 Friday (Apr 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doughnuts Backreef over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2416 | 2918 | 3373 | 2860 | 2385 | 2299 | 6490 | 4412 | 2948 | 2602 | 1581 | 1137 | 575 | 336 | 236 | 901 | 352 | 1265 | 971 | 734 | 564 | 320 | 146 | 116 | 78 | 437 | 800 | 3092 | 2943 | 3529 | 6165 | 9207 | 9814 | 7252 | 4834 | 4215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:36AM 1.63 | 4:52PM 1.51 | 5:01AM 1.56 | 5:17PM 1.44 | 5:26AM 1.47 | 5:45PM 1.35 | 5:54AM 1.37 | 6:17PM 1.24 | 6:29AM 1.26 | 7:05PM 1.13 | 7:23AM 1.14 | 8:39PM 1.05 | 9:23AM 1.05 | 10:57PM 1.10 | 11:28AM 1.11 | 12:14AM 1.27 | 12:37PM 1.25 | 1:04AM 1.47 | 1:26PM 1.40 | 1:46AM 1.65 | 2:09PM 1.53 | 2:26AM 1.79 | 2:49PM 1.63 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 0.14 | 10:47AM 0.13 | 10:52PM 0.20 | 11:12AM 0.19 | 11:18PM 0.27 | 11:39AM 0.27 | 11:46PM 0.37 | 12:11PM 0.37 | 12:19AM 0.48 | 12:52PM 0.48 | 1:07AM 0.60 | 1:57PM 0.59 | 2:41AM 0.70 | 3:56PM 0.62 | 5:16AM 0.66 | 5:45PM 0.53 | 6:37AM 0.49 | 6:45PM 0.38 | 7:26AM 0.30 | 7:30PM 0.23 | 8:07AM 0.13 | 8:11PM 0.10 | 8:46AM -0.00 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 37 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 31 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 109mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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