Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Gather 'round, surfers, it's Rusty here. Let's look at what Doran Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing too unusual.

Right off the bat, we've got a little bit of swell on Friday, August 14th, with a 2ft south-west groundswell carrying a super-long 15-second period. The combined energy is moderate (431). The problem is, the wind is variable and conditions are just marginal, with questionable tide making it a tough call. It's a slow start, and honestly, the first few days are pretty weak. Friday morning has that small south-west swell, but it's not enough to get excited about.

Saturday morning, August 15th, we see a bump to 3ft, also from the south-west, with a good 17-second period. The cross-onshore wind is a bit of a buzzkill, but the energy is building (614). Still, the forecast calls it marginal, so it's not the day to go telling your mates.

We hit a bit of a lull through Sunday and Monday, with the swell hanging around 3ft, but the wind is light and mostly cross-shore, so it's not a complete write-off, just small.

Now, pay attention to Tuesday, August 18th. The morning brings a jump to 5ft from the west-northwest, but the period drops to a short 8 seconds. The wind is clean and cross-offshore, and the energy is moderate (438). It's the first time we see "expect good surf conditions" in the notes, so that morning session is the pick of the first week. By the afternoon, it's up to 6ft, but the period is even shorter at 7 seconds, and the wind is stronger, making it a bit of a mushy mess.

Wednesday, August 19th, the morning is a solid 5ft from the west-northwest, but again, short period (8 seconds). The wind is clean and cross-offshore, and the energy is getting up there (601). It's another decent window, but the short period means it won't be the most powerful.

We have a few days of smaller, cleaner surf from Thursday, August 20th, through Saturday, August 22nd, but nothing special. The highlight of the entire forecast is shaping up to be Sunday, August 23rd. The afternoon brings a 8ft swell from the northwest, with an 8-second period. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the combined energy is a strong 858. That's the biggest, most powerful swell of the run so far, but it's over 5ft, so beginners might find it a bit much.

Then, on Monday, August 24th, the afternoon sees an 8ft west-northwest swell with 8-second period, and the energy surges to 1034 (strong to very strong). This is expert territory. The wind is clean, but the size and power are serious. This is for the experienced crew only.

The second week tails off a bit, with Tuesday, August 25th, and Wednesday, August 26th, offering smaller, cleaner waves in the 4ft to 4ft range. A promising window appears on Friday, August 28th, with a 5ft south-southwest swell and a long 16-second period, and the energy is very strong (1204). The wind is clean, but it's well over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

Finally, the last day, Saturday, August 29th, has a 4ft south swell with a 12-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and a high energy reading (895). The notes say "expect very good surf conditions," which is a hopeful sign.

If you're looking for the standout, I'd say the Sunday, August 23rd afternoon session is the best balance of size and clean conditions. The Monday, August 24th afternoon is for the hardcore only. And keep a distant eye on Friday, August 28th, for a potential long-period gem.

Rusty, signing off.

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