Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break it down.
This 16-day stretch at Doran Beach is a real mixed bag, mostly a test of patience. Water temp is 60°, right where it should be for the season.
The first decent look comes Sunday, September 6th, for the morning session. We've got a 3ft SSW swell, clean lines with a cross-off breeze, and moderate combined energy (742). It’s not pumping, but it’s rideable.
The real highlight is Monday, September 7th morning. That 3ft SSW swell is paired with pure glassy wind. That’s about as clean as it gets. The wave energy is moderate (617), and while it’s an inconsistent spot, the crowds are light, so you might find a couple of fun ones.
Wednesday, September 9th morning is another gem. We’ve got 4ft of S swell, flat calm wind, and a moderate energy reading of 601. That’s the best window in the whole forecast for clean, small waves.
Now, from Thursday the 10th, it gets rough. We get some bigger pulses, like a 4ft WNW on the 14th afternoon, but with a pathetic 7-second period, it’s just windswell. That’s messy, and with onshore wind, it’s better for the kite surfers than a standard paddle. The period drops to 6 seconds on the 14th morning – completely unsurfable.
The second week is bleak until the very end. Saturday, September 19th afternoon offers a glimmer: a 2ft SW swell with a 18-second period and a clean cross-off breeze. That long period might make it a bit straight at the beach, but the conditions are good and the energy is still there.
Bottom line: hit the mornings of the 6th, 7th, and 9th. After that, it’s a long wait for a potential go on the 19th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 449 | 553 | 508 | 483 | 414 | 461 | 449 | 367 | 305 | 321 | 250 | 539 | 591 | 556 | 447 | 483 | 432 | 411 | 346 | 408 | 421 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:48PM1.80m | 8:03AM1.25m | 6:02PM1.81m | 8:59AM1.34m | 7:16PM1.84m | 9:43AM1.43m | 8:22PM1.87m | 10:21AM1.51m | 9:21PM1.88m | 10:56AM1.59m | 10:16PM1.85m | 11:29AM1.65m | 11:08PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM1.07m | 00:39AM0.08m | 12:14PM1.10m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:37PM1.03m | 2:49AM-0.08m | 2:43PM0.90m | 3:39AM-0.12m | 3:39PM0.74m | 4:22AM-0.11m | 4:29PM0.59m | 5:02AM-0.05m | 5:17PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 30 | 28 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 396 | 334 | 292 | 203 | 414 | 461 | 449 | 367 | 285 | 81 | 250 | 539 | 591 | 556 | 447 | 483 | 432 | 411 | 314 | 240 | 163 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | S 13 | S 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 449 | 553 | 508 | 483 | 148 | 99 | 87 | 188 | 305 | 321 | 199 | 112 | 86 | 80 | 10 | 28 | 179 | 297 | 346 | 408 | 421 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 150 | 88 | 142 | 155 | 123 | 66 | 38 | 45 | 44 | 215 | 29 | 14 | 81 | 23 | 63 | 90 | 127 | 16 | 37 | 87 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | WNW 7 | NW 7 | — | — | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 20 | — | 10 | 33 | 168 | 195 | 132 | — | 69 | 163 | — | 81 | 67 | — | — | 22 | 164 | 14 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 400 | 0 | 32 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 175 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 17 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 6 |
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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).
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