Doughnuts Backreef Surf Guide
Doughnuts Backreef in Eastern Cape (South) is an exposed reef break that is usually a safe bet. Summer offers the favoured conditions for surfing. The best wind direction is from the north and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no reef break. Best around high tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rocks and sharks.
Doughnuts Backreef Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| very consistent | 19.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Doughnuts Backreef:
The best conditions reported for surf at Doughnuts Backreef occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.
Doughnuts Backreef Surf:
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 04:48 Local time| Mercredi 03 | ||||
| 5AM | 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- on |
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