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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 (Apr 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Donkin Bay in the next 12 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 632 | 1028 | 875 | 591 | 390 | 325 | 232 | 553 | 508 | 379 | 273 | 287 | 472 | 520 | 282 | 187 | 113 | 195 | 481 | 236 | 292 | 148 | 390 | 352 | 357 | 245 | 447 | 363 | 336 | 342 | 277 | 175 | 169 | 125 | 73 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:22AM 1.48 | 1:43PM 1.42 | 1:50AM 1.57 | 2:12PM 1.50 | 2:18AM 1.64 | 2:40PM 1.56 | 2:46AM 1.68 | 3:09PM 1.60 | 3:14AM 1.69 | 3:37PM 1.60 | 3:43AM 1.67 | 4:07PM 1.58 | 4:14AM 1.62 | 4:39PM 1.53 | 4:46AM 1.55 | 5:14PM 1.46 | 5:23AM 1.46 | 5:57PM 1.37 | 6:09AM 1.36 | 6:54PM 1.29 | 7:14AM 1.25 | 8:14PM 1.25 | 8:48AM 1.20 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:46AM 0.32 | 7:49PM 0.35 | 8:13AM 0.23 | 8:17PM 0.29 | 8:39AM 0.17 | 8:44PM 0.25 | 9:04AM 0.13 | 9:10PM 0.23 | 9:31AM 0.12 | 9:38PM 0.23 | 9:58AM 0.13 | 10:06PM 0.26 | 10:26AM 0.17 | 10:36PM 0.31 | 10:58AM 0.24 | 11:11PM 0.38 | 11:36AM 0.32 | 11:53PM 0.47 | 12:23PM 0.42 | 12:52AM 0.56 | 1:28PM 0.51 | 2:21AM 0.62 | 3:02PM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 |
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| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 35 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 19 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 29 | 25 | 16 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). 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.
Donkin Bay is 136 km (84 miles) from Saldanha. If you plan a holiday in West Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saldanha. Saldanha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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