Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get into it. We're looking at a bit of a slow start around here, just one spot to focus on.

For the first week or so, the action is all about Doran Beach. This spot is inconsistent at the best of times, so don't expect a constant parade of waves. We've got a bit of a wait for anything worthwhile.

The water temp is sitting at 60.6°, which is a touch warmer than what we'd usually expect for this time of year.

The best bet in the whole 16-day window, and it's really the standout, is the morning of Monday the 23rd of September. We've got a clean 5.6ft swell rolling in from the WNW with moderate wave energy (770). Winds are light and cross-offshore, setting things up for some surprisingly decent shape for a beach break. It won't be too big for most surfers, and the conditions should be fun. Note, the long-period element is absent here, and the consistency is questionable, so you might have to be patient between sets.

Following that, the morning of Tuesday the 24th of September sees a similar 5.6ft WNW swell, but a little more wind on it, still clean but not quite at that same level.

There is one other moment worth mentioning. Tuesday morning the 15th of September. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm. The swell is a 5.2ft from the WNW with moderate energy (477). That flat water will make for some lovely, smooth takeoffs, even at a beach break like this. But given the general inconsistency and the fact it's a beginner spot, don't expect perfection.

After that first week, the consistency doesn't pick up at all. The rest of the window is filled with small, weak swells under 3ft, often with cross-offshore breezes that keep the surface clean but very underwhelming. The crowd situation at Doran can be a problem sometimes, so take that into account if you decide to paddle out.

For the absolute strongest energy, the afternoon of Saturday the 26th of September shows a 3.9ft WNW swell carrying very high energy (1025). That's a lot of energy for a small wave. It'll be powerful but messy, and likely a choppy affair. This one looks more interesting for the kite surfers than for a standard paddle session.

So, keep your expectations in check. The 23rd morning is the one to circle on the calendar. Until then, it's a waiting game.

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