
Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SW swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s 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 0.9m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Doran Beach is the only spot on the table for the next 16 days, and it's an inconsistent one that rarely fires. We're in for a bit of a wait, so don't be in a rush.
The first real chance to get wet is from Saturday the 20th of July. The week leading up to that is a write-off—marginal conditions and a score that's nothing to write home about. So, mark your calendar for Saturday the 20th.
Saturday morning the 20th of July, we've got a little 2ft swell from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. That's a long-period groundswell, which is usually better shaped but can be a bit straight for a beach break. The real kicker here is the glassy wind. Clean, no bumps, just you and the ocean. The combined energy is moderate (456). It's not going to be big, but for a beach break, it's about as good as it gets for a beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
Sunday the 21st and Monday the 22nd stay small, with a bit of cross-shore wind. The swell hangs around 3ft, but the wind is a touch onshore, so it won't be as clean as that Saturday morning.
Now, as we push into the second week, things get a bit more interesting. From Friday the 25th of July, the swell really starts to build. Saturday the 25th of July morning is a standout. The swell is 3ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 21 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the combined energy is strong (1536). This is a proper groundswell setup—the waves will have plenty of push and shape, though the long period might make it a bit tricky at a beach break. The water is still average for the season.
Sunday the 26th of July morning is also worth a look. Swell at 3ft from the SW, period of 20 seconds, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is still strong (1355). Again, clean conditions.
Monday the 27th of July morning sees the swell bump up to 4ft from the SW, period 18 seconds, with a moderate cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is very strong (1627). The wind is around 12 mph, which is a bit firmer, but it's still clean.
By Tuesday the 28th of July, the swell is 4ft from the SW, but the wind is shifting to a cross-shore, so the quality will drop off a touch. The energy is very strong (2124).
The real standout for the whole period, though, is Saturday the 1st of August. The swell is predicted to be 10ft from the NW, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore. The combined energy is very strong (1163). But here's the thing: 10ft is expert territory. The wave comment says it's too big for this break. For a beach break with a short period, it's going to be a washing machine. This one is for the big-wave chargers only, and it's a long way out, so take it with a grain of salt.
In summary, the absolute best bet is Saturday the 20th of July morning for the glassy, clean conditions, and Saturday the 25th of July morning for the bigger, cleaner groundswell. If you're an expert, the 1st of August might be a wildcard, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
337 | 333 | 253 | 243 | 358 | 306 | 224 | 295 | 291 | 266 | 251 | 289 | 242 | 189 | 257 | 264 | 243 | 329 | 448 | 541 | 393 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:27PM1.65m | 2:56AM1.43m | 4:07PM1.68m | 4:06AM1.23m | 4:47PM1.70m | 5:33AM1.09m | 5:29PM1.71m | 7:16AM1.06m | 6:14PM1.71m | 8:48AM1.13m | 7:02PM1.73m | 9:54AM1.22m | 7:49PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:44AM-0.02m | 9:30PM0.61m | 9:26AM0.20m | 10:37PM0.53m | 10:10AM0.44m | 11:47PM0.45m | 11:00AM0.66m | 00:55AM0.34m | 11:59AM0.86m | 1:57AM0.24m | 1:06PM0.99m | 2:51AM0.14m | 2:10PM1.06m | 3:37AM0.06m | |||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
99 | 333 | 138 | 162 | 147 | 126 | 102 | 102 | 169 | 266 | 178 | 289 | 167 | 106 | 257 | 264 | 243 | 204 | 207 | 290 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 16 | NW 8 | SW 14 | NW 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 8 | NW 10 | SSW 7 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 22 |
337 | 258 | 253 | 243 | 358 | 306 | 224 | 184 | 291 | 72 | 251 | 23 | 242 | 189 | 66 | 110 | 18 | 329 | 448 | 541 | 393 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | S 12 | SW 16 | NW 8 | S 11 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 4 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 |
243 | 30 | 38 | 206 | 169 | 163 | 110 | 295 | 82 | 114 | 36 | 178 | 51 | 30 | 8 | 40 | 16 | 78 | 76 | 69 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 |
— | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | — | 81 | — | 63 | 196 | 102 | 186 | 202 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 74 | 175 | 0 | 74 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 331 | 0 | 32 | 54 | 0 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 74 | 175 |
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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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