
Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with 1,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Doran Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The surf we’ve got on offer is pretty marginal for the first few days, and honestly, nothing really jumps out as a proper session until we get a bit further into the forecast. The water temp is sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday the 21st sees a small 3 ft swell from the SW with a 14-second period, but that cross-on breeze from the SSW at 6 mph is putting a bit of a ripple on it. The combined energy is moderate at 534. It’s a short, inconsistent wave, and really only one for a beginner to mess around on if they’re desperate.
Wednesday the 22nd kicks off with a messy 5 ft southerly swell, but the wind is straight onshore at 9 mph, so it’s not doing anyone any favours. The afternoon cleans up a touch with some cross-shore breeze, but the swell drops back to 3 ft. Still not worth paddling out for.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th offer a bit more hope. The wind turns cross-offshore from the WNW, and the swell hangs around 3 ft to 3 ft from the SSW and SW. The period is a nice long 14 to 24 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy sits in the moderate range (594 on Thursday morning, 695 on Friday morning). The waves are clean, but the size is tiny. It’s inconsistent, and Doran Beach is an exposed beginner spot, so these are really just for the longboard or a gentle paddle.
The real standout, the one that’s got me a little excited, is the morning of Saturday, July 26th. The swell is 3 ft from the SW with a 19-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore at 12 mph. The combined energy is strong at 970. It’s not huge, but the conditions are clean, and for a spot that’s inconsistent, that’s a solid window for a few fun ones. The waves won’t be big, but they’ll be lined up and clean.
Now, later that same day (Sunday the 26th afternoon) and into the following week, the size starts to kick up. The afternoon of the 26th sees a 8 ft NW swell, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds, and the wind is pumping at 22 mph. That’s messy and blown out. The energy is strong (1233), but the quality is poor.
The Tuesday afternoon of July 28th is a huge red flag. The forecast is showing a 10 ft NW swell with a short 8-second period, and the wind is a strong 25 mph. The combined energy is massive at 1857. That’s too big for this break. It’s really only for experts, and even then, the wind and short period will make it a washing machine. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The rest of the week into early August is a mixed bag of small, clean but marginal swells. The morning of Friday, July 31st offers a 6 ft NW swell with a clean cross-off breeze and strong energy (1013). It’s a bit better, but still not a stand-out.
The very end of the run, Wednesday, August 5th, sees a 6 ft to 7 ft NW swell with a 9 to 10-second period and moderate energy. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but the size is pushing into the range that’s a bit much for beginners (over 5 ft). It’s a decent option for a more experienced surfer if the tides line up, but it’s a long way out, so don’t hold your breath.
Overall, the best bet in this 16-day window is the Saturday, July 26th morning session. It’s clean, the swell is a nice long period, and it’s the only time the conditions really come together for a proper, fun session. The rest of the time, it’s either too small, too windy, or too big for the spot. Keep an eye on that July 26th morning, but don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | NW 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
248 | 383 | 423 | 236 | 261 | 321 | 236 | 329 | 448 | 661 | 393 | 763 | 641 | 731 | 627 | 556 | 442 | 609 | 791 | 558 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | 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 |
High Tide | 5:29PM1.71m | 7:16AM1.06m | 6:14PM1.71m | 8:48AM1.13m | 7:02PM1.73m | 9:54AM1.22m | 7:49PM1.74m | 10:43AM1.29m | 8:36PM1.77m | 11:21AM1.33m | 9:19PM1.80m | 11:53AM1.35m | 10:00PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:55AM0.34m | 11:59AM0.86m | 1:57AM0.24m | 1:06PM0.99m | 2:51AM0.14m | 2:10PM1.06m | 3:37AM0.06m | 3:05PM1.08m | 4:18AM-0.00m | 3:52PM1.06m | 4:55AM-0.05m | 4:33PM1.03m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 16 |
225 | 383 | 423 | 222 | 102 | 321 | 236 | 225 | 201 | 201 | 225 | 763 | 641 | 731 | 627 | 520 | 442 | 609 | 791 | 264 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 7 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 |
248 | 217 | 242 | 236 | 261 | 27 | 127 | 78 | 448 | 661 | 393 | 198 | 139 | 131 | 150 | 137 | 109 | 98 | 97 | 127 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 26 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | S 11 | — | — | SW 20 |
61 | 31 | 22 | 35 | 66 | 51 | 9 | 329 | 46 | 41 | 25 | 41 | 5 | 37 | 33 | 20 | 36 | — | — | 306 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 3 | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 |
— | 4 | — | — | 5 | 195 | 123 | 61 | 47 | 149 | 76 | 74 | 243 | 123 | 160 | 556 | 342 | 284 | 658 | 558 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 6 | 6 | 146 | 0 | 174 | 174 | 0 | 74 | 174 | 29 | 74 | 174 | 129 | 74 | 174 | 129 | 74 | 174 | 129 |
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Information about the Doran Beach Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doran Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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