Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the same stretch of coast, but in the old-school numbers.

Water temp’s hangin’ around 58°F, pretty much dead average for the time of year – nothin’ to complain about.

The first few days, from Monday the 31st through Wednesday the 2nd, are mostly a washout. You’ve got small 2 to 3 foot swell from the SSW with some long period (12-14 seconds), but the wind’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, makin’ it bumpy. The wave energy is moderate at best – numbers like 545 down to 178 – so it’s just weak and unappealing. Not your time.

Come Saturday the 5th, that morning is a little hidden gem. The swell’s only about 3 foot from the SSW, period of 16 seconds, but the wind is dead glassy – a slight WSW breeze. That’s the golden ticket. The combined energy sits at a solid 708, and the report says to expect very good conditions. It’s inconsistent and small, so don’t expect chest-high sets, but if you want clean, peelin’ little rollers, that’s your window. Crowds are possible – it’s a mellow spot and when it goes glassy, word gets out.

Now, the big one: Thursday the 10th of September, first thing in the morning. Swell kicks up to 8 feet from the WNW, 11-second period, with a clean cross-off breeze out of the NW at just 3 mph. The energy is rippin’ at 1641 – that’s strong, real strong. This is excellent surf, but at that size, it’s for the crew with some experience. Beginners will want to stay on the sand. A clean, big morning like that is what you dream about.

After that, the second week gets patchy with onshore winds and smaller 2 to 5 foot leftovers from the NW. You’ll get some clean-ish cross-shore mornings on the 14th and 15th with 5 to 6 foot swell, but the energy’s down around 570-734, and the wind’s not as crisp. It’s surfable, but it’s not gonna top that Thursday.

So, the honest take: you wait through a slow first week for a glassy little Saturday session, then you cash in big time on Thursday the 10th. That’s the standout.

Rusty.

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