Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cookin' for the Doran Beach area over the next couple of weeks. We've got a bit of a mixed bag, but there's a standout window that has me licking my chops if you're experienced.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a long, quiet stretch. The first real chance of anything decent doesn't show up until Monday the 14th, and even then it's pretty marginal. So, expect a few days with your board bagged up.

The water temp is sittin' about 61°, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That's a nice little bonus.

Now, let's talk about the one true highlight. Monday the 21st of September at Doran Beach. This is the one that jumps off the page. We're looking at a solid 7ft groundswell pushing in from the NW, and the energy is pumping with a reading of 1277 (strong). But the magic ingredient here is the wind: it's forecast to be glassy in the morning. Absolutely dead calm. For a beach break, that's about as good as it gets. The conditions are being called "excellent for experienced surfers," and I'd have to agree – that 7ft is gonna be too much for beginners, so this is for the crew who know what they're doing. The only downside? Doran can get a crowd sometimes, so you'll want to be early.

Before that, there's a couple of windows worth a look, but they're more for the dedicated soul. Monday afternoon the 14th sees a 6ft WNW swell with a short 8-second period. The energy is moderate (609), but it's gonna be a bit choppy with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. Not terrible, but not the best shape.

Saturday morning the 19th? Skip it. There's a 7ft NW windswell with a 6-second period – that's gonna be a messy, bumpy wall of water. The wind will be howling at 35 km/h (22 mph). That setup honestly looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Heading into the second week, the Monday the 21st remains the highlight. The following days, the swell drops off but stays rideable. Tuesday the 22nd has some 5ft NW swell with a little more period (9 seconds), but the wind is light and cross-shore, so you'll have some bumps on the face. Wednesday the 23rd afternoon might offer a cleaner 3ft WNW swell with a longer 12-second period, which could be fun on a log or a fish, especially with clean conditions.

But for my money, if you can only pick one day over this whole 16-day run, you point your wagon towards Monday the 21st of September. The glassy conditions and that solid NW groundswell could make for some epic, clean waves for the experienced surfer. Just don't sleep in.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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