Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wetsuit, mate. Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks. We're starting off with a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that have got me frothing.

We've got Doran Beach as the only spot on the radar. It’s an inconsistent beginner wave, so don't expect barrels every day, but when it lines up, it can be a fun one. The water temperature is sitting at 60°, which is a touch warmer than what you'd normally expect for this time of year, so you might get away with a step down in rubber.

The first real standout hits us on Monday the 7th of September. Monday morning is the pick. We're looking at a glassy surface with no wind, a solid 3ft swell from the SSW, and a long-period groundswell of 14 seconds. The combined energy is sitting at a moderate 568, but that long period means a bit of power behind each wave. This should be a clean, fun session for a learner or someone on a log. The swell is small enough for everyone, and glassy conditions are a major plus.

Monday afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze, but the swell drops a touch. Still good, but that morning glass-off is your window.

After that, things get a bit ordinary. We hit a big dry stretch from Tuesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 13th of September. The wind turns onshore or cross-shore, the swell gets a bit lumpy or drops off, and the forecast is mostly marginal. You could get wet, but you won't be raving about it. There's a bit of a pulse on Thursday afternoon the 10th with a 5ft NW swell but it's crossed-up with 12 mph winds, making it messy.

Sunday the 13th afternoon gets really skinny, with only a 2ft swell and strong wind. Not worth your time.

Then we have another lull until we get to the second week. The real standout for the entire outlook is Sunday the 20th of September. Check this out: Sunday morning has a 7ft NW swell with light variable wind and cross-shore conditions. The combined energy is a hefty 1320, which is strong. But the absolute best session is Sunday afternoon. We're talking a solid 8ft swell from the WNW with a 9-second period, a clean cross-off breeze at just 9 mph, and the combined energy cranking at 1213. The file says this is excellent for experienced surfers. That's a big swell, over 8ft, so this is strictly for the crew with some hours under their belt. The wind will have it clean and lined up. That is your 'call in sick' session, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd have some leftover 5ft to 6ft WNW swell, but the wind swings onshore or crosses up, making it less appealing.

So, in short: hit Monday morning the 7th for a clean, easy-going session. Mark your calendar for Sunday the 20th of September afternoon for the big, powerful, clean swell if you've got the skills. There's a big gap in between where you're better off fixing your fins.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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