10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Doniños, Doniños, Galicia, Spain
Doniños is Galicia's intimidating jewel—a heavy beachbreak that produces some of the region's most powerful waves when large Atlantic swells arrive. The wave can be genuinely scary on big days, with thick lips and grinding barrels that demand respect and experience. The setting is dramatically beautiful, with rugged cliffs and a wild coastline that feels far from civilization. This is not a beginner spot, but for capable surfers seeking uncrowded, powerful waves in a stunning environment, Doniños delivers.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-11 with a score of 39/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 20/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Perfect alignment: Swell from 314° is within 5° of optimal 315°.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 1.4m from ideal 2.5m.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 8° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (314°), size (1.1m), or wind (8 km/h from 8°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 314° (NW) at 8.4s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 335° is 20° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.6m from ideal 2.5m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 37° (NE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (335°), size (0.9m), or wind (15 km/h from 37°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 335° (NNW) at 8.4s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 344° is 29° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 205° (SSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (344°), size (0.5m), or wind (5 km/h from 205°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 344° (NNW) at 8.4s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 305° is 10° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 5s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (305°), size (0.4m), or wind (5 km/h from 222°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 305° (NW) at 5s period
Good alignment: Swell from 320° is 5° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 20° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (320°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 20°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 320° (NW) at 8s period
Good alignment: Swell from 322° is 7° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.5m from ideal 2.5m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 30° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (322°), size (1.0m), or wind (10 km/h from 30°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 322° (NW) at 8s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 326° is 11° off optimal 315°, workable but not ideal.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 11° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (326°), size (1.1m), or wind (7 km/h from 11°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 326° (NW) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 285° is 30° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 250° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (285°), size (0.9m), or wind (11 km/h from 250°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 285° (WNW) at 8s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 309° is 6° off optimal 315°, still within prime range.
Marginal size: 1.2m is 1.3m from ideal 2.5m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 22° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (309°), size (1.2m), or wind (15 km/h from 22°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.2m (3.9ft) swell from 309° (NW) at 9s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 0° is 45° off optimal 315°, barely within workable range 280°-350°.
Too small: 0.0m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 32° (NNE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Doniños. Either swell direction (0°), size (0.0m), or wind (19 km/h from 32°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.0m (0.0ft) swell from 0° (N) at 11s period
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