Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Doran Beach. Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be honest with you – it’s a lean start. The first real surf on offer doesn’t show up until Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, and even then, it’s a tricky one.

That Sunday afternoon, we’ve got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds and a massive combined energy of 1522. That’s a lot of juice. But here’s the thing – for a break that’s more of a beginner-friendly, inconsistent spot, that’s just too much power. The water's sitting at 55°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good hood. The wind is from the WNW at 12 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which keeps the surface clean. But unless you’re an expert looking for a beast, I’d sit this one out. It’s a real animal.

Monday the 3rd, the swell drops to 6ft in the morning and 6ft in the afternoon, but the wind is light and cross-on or straight cross, so conditions are pretty average. The energy drops to 810 and 594, looks like a bit of a mess with small wind ripples. Nothing to write home about.

Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are flat and poor. You’re looking at 4ft and under, with onshore winds and scores that are basically zero. The energy is down in the 200-300 range. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are a joke – swell down to 2ft to 2ft. Sure, the period gets long, up to 18-19 seconds, and the energy climbs a bit (433 on Friday afternoon), but that’s a long-period groundswell on a beach break. It’ll be straight and weak. Not your day.

Now, Saturday the 8th of August is where we get a little glimmer. Morning session shows 6ft from the NW, 8-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 659, and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s the standout in this forecast. It’s not huge, but the wind is clean, and the size is manageable for intermediates. Afternoon gets a bit bigger at 8ft, but the wind cranks up to 16 mph, so it’s a bit of a choppy mess. The morning is your window.

Sunday the 9th, you get another pulse of 10ft in the morning, but again, it’s too big for this spot. The energy is a massive 2701. That’s a serious swell. The wind is light, but the size is just overwhelming for the setup here. Not for the faint of heart.

From Monday the 10th right through to Sunday the 16th, it’s a long, quiet stretch. Swell hovers between 4ft and 7ft, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is moderate. The wave comments are all “marginal” or “poor.” You’ll get a few 4ft days with light cross-shore winds, but nothing that’s going to get you out of bed early.

The very end of the forecast, Monday the 17th of August, shows a bit of a pulse coming in: 7ft from the WNW, 13-second period, with a combined energy of 1739 and a cross-offshore wind. That’s a long way out, and while it’s promising, it’s a long-range call. Could be a good one, but don’t bank on it yet.

So, the best on offer is the morning of Saturday the 8th. Clean, manageable, and the only real standout in the whole 16 days. The rest is mostly waiting.

Rusty.

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