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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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Donkin Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 520 | 336 | 245 | 144 | 93 | 147 | 202 | 519 | 869 | 1031 | 893 | 742 | 604 | 573 | 529 | 379 | 304 | 199 | 177 | 527 | 903 | 616 | 603 | 584 | 718 | 540 | 720 | 529 | 485 | 514 | 1376 | 1679 | 1502 | 1502 | 3693 | 4197 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:47PM 1.29 | 10:25AM 1.24 | 11:03PM 1.41 | 11:39AM 1.35 | 12:01AM 1.56 | 12:36PM 1.48 | 12:51AM 1.70 | 1:25PM 1.60 | 1:36AM 1.80 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 4:13AM 0.57 | 4:37PM 0.51 | 5:34AM 0.43 | 5:47PM 0.41 | 6:31AM 0.26 | 6:41PM 0.30 | 7:18AM 0.10 | 7:28PM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri 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.
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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