Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break down what's on the cards for Doran Beach over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a lot of days with swell, but the quality and the winds are often fighting against us. The water is sitting at a pretty standard 57.7°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sliver of hope comes on the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. The swell drops to 3.0ft from the SSW, with a long 14-second period. The winds are light from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping things clean. The overall energy is moderate (814). It's not going to be huge, but it'll be the most surfable we've seen in a while, especially for the beginners and longboarders. The downside is that Doran Beach is an inconsistent break, so you'll have to be patient.
The weekend then gets a bit more interesting, but also a lot more challenging. Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August, sees a big jump to 11.5ft from the NW, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a fresh 22 mph from the WNW. That's a lot of power (1789) but it's going to be a messy, blown-out mess. That's expert-only territory, and honestly, with that much wind, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
Sunday, the 2nd of August, offers a similar story. The morning is the best of the weekend with a 7.9ft WNW swell, a 10-second period, and light 9 mph winds, giving it a combined energy of 1154. That’s a good window for experienced surfers, but the afternoon jumps back to 9.8ft and windy, so get out early.
From Monday the 3rd of August onwards, things settle down but don't get exciting. The swell stays around 5ft to 6.5ft, but the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore, making for bumpy, choppy conditions. The energy drops off significantly, and the forecast is pretty poor for the entire second week. There's a long stretch of days up to the 12th of August where the conditions are just not good for a proper surf.
So, the standout pick is the morning of Friday, the 31st of July. It's the cleanest, most user-friendly window we have. The second best is the morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August, but only if you're comfortable with a bigger, more powerful wave. For the rest of the run, you're really just hoping the forecasts change.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SW 18 | NW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 671 | 781 | 465 | 617 | 832 | 572 | 512 | 832 | 530 | 361 | 417 | 541 | 541 | 1547 | 1247 | 1007 | 1660 | 2269 | 756 | 591 | 1119 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:23PM1.37m | 10:39PM1.82m | 12:49PM1.39m | 11:18PM1.79m | 1:15PM1.42m | 11:56PM1.74m | 1:41PM1.47m | 00:36AM1.66m | 2:07PM1.53m | 1:20AM1.54m | 2:35PM1.59m | 2:10AM1.40m | 3:05PM1.66m | 3:12AM1.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.98m | 6:00AM-0.11m | 5:47PM0.93m | 6:30AM-0.10m | 6:23PM0.87m | 6:59AM-0.07m | 7:02PM0.80m | 7:28AM0.01m | 7:45PM0.72m | 7:59AM0.13m | 8:34PM0.63m | 8:32AM0.30m | 9:30PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 671 | 781 | 454 | 617 | 427 | 519 | 512 | 367 | 334 | 361 | 232 | 308 | 219 | 193 | 93 | 71 | 69 | 1363 | 756 | 42 | 666 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | S 19 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 15 | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 21 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 55 | 33 | 184 | 11 | 225 | 3 | 3 | 178 | — | 186 | 103 | 9 | 75 | 34 | 72 | 64 | 63 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 15 | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 17 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 11 | 109 | — | — | 12 | 10 | 23 | 54 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 229 | 612 | 465 | 403 | 832 | 572 | 423 | 832 | 530 | 257 | 417 | 541 | 541 | 1547 | 1247 | 1007 | 1660 | 2269 | — | 591 | 1119 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 175 | 0 | 54 | 174 | 0 | 74 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 54 | 174 | 74 | 0 | 175 | 17 | 27 | 32 | 6 |
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The above surf forecast table for Doran Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doran Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doran Beach 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 (Doran Beach) 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).
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