Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doran Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Doran Beach has lined up for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow start. We’re looking at a few days of pretty limp, small surf with a lot of cross-shore and onshore wind messing things up. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The first real glimmer of hope, the standout of the whole forecast, is actually on Sunday, August 9th. The morning sees a building swell from the NW, pushing 6ft, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The wave energy jumps up to 912 (moderate), and by the afternoon, the swell is a solid 8ft. Now, the period drops to 8 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, but the wind is clean and the energy is strong (1023). This is going to be a punchy, fun day for anyone who’s comfortable in that size. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s the best on offer.
After that, the surf drops back again. The rest of the first week and into the second week is a real mixed bag of waist-high mush and onshore junk. There’s a bit of a pulse around Wednesday, August 19th. The morning shows a clean 5ft swell from the WNW, with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy. The cross-offshore wind is light, and the combined energy is a solid 856 (moderate to strong). The following morning, Thursday, August 20th, is almost a carbon copy: 6ft, WNW, clean, with energy at 932. That’s a nice, consistent run of proper waves, but it’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed. The size is still manageable for intermediate surfers, but the long period means it might be a bit too straight for a beach break like Doran, so look for a bank that’s working.
Honestly, the first standout is the clear winner. The rest of the window is a waiting game with a couple of promising, but less certain, days in the second week. For now, circle August 9th on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 83 | 84 | 179 | 218 | 204 | 202 | 818 | 667 | 844 | 861 | 440 | 331 | 440 | 412 | 378 | 626 | 502 | 338 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:16PM1.84m | 8:05AM1.14m | 6:17PM1.90m | 9:18AM1.24m | 7:21PM1.96m | 10:10AM1.34m | 8:24PM2.02m | 10:54AM1.43m | 9:23PM2.06m | 11:34AM1.49m | 10:18PM2.05m | 12:12PM1.56m | 11:11PM1.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:59AM0.15m | 12:03PM1.02m | 2:06AM-0.01m | 1:24PM1.06m | 3:06AM-0.15m | 2:35PM1.03m | 3:59AM-0.25m | 3:36PM0.94m | 4:46AM-0.30m | 4:32PM0.83m | 5:30AM-0.29m | 5:25PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | NW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 47 | 83 | 49 | 179 | 156 | 158 | 202 | 203 | 201 | 148 | 142 | 440 | 331 | 440 | 412 | 378 | 626 | 502 | 338 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 84 | 18 | 83 | 79 | 82 | 204 | 36 | 56 | 37 | 13 | 25 | 138 | 125 | 118 | 101 | 136 | 194 | 108 | 167 | 163 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 15 | SW 16 | SW 13 | NW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SW 21 | WSW 22 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 81 | 84 | 17 | 132 | 57 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 45 | 12 | 60 | 134 | 94 | 113 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 63 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | SE 2 |
| kJ | — | 16 | — | 62 | 218 | — | 182 | 818 | 667 | 844 | 861 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 0 | 175 | 209 | 0 | 17 | 520 | 0 | 54 | 175 | 0 | 299 | 154 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 6 |
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