Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period with NW 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 (Aug 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doran Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what Doran Beach has in store over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a tricky run ahead, with plenty of so-so conditions and a few flashes of something better—but you’ll need patience to find the real gems.
The first week is mostly a mixed bag. The surf kicks off Saturday afternoon, August 8th, with a weak 2ft SSW swell—long-period groundswell at 17 seconds, but the combined energy is only 405 (moderate). With cross-shore winds and a marginal forecast, it’s not worth getting excited about. Sunday morning, August 9th, sees a jump to 8ft NW swell, but the period’s short at 9 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. The combined energy hits 1641 (strong), but the wave comment says “marginal” and the score is low. For experienced surfers, that size might be manageable, but beginners should sit this one out. Sunday afternoon cleans up a bit with cross-offshore winds and a 7ft NW swell, still short period, but cleaner faces. The real standout? It’s Thursday, August 20th, morning. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions,” with clean cross-offshore winds, a 2ft SW swell at 14 seconds, and combined energy of 513 (moderate). The water temp is 58°F, right around average for this time of year. That’s your best shot for a tidy, glassy session—though crowds are possible at this spot.
After that, the second week gets messy. Friday, August 21st, drops off with tiny 1ft SSW swell and poor conditions. Then Saturday, August 22nd, morning brings a 6ft WNW swell with short 10-second period, combined energy 1357 (strong), but onshore winds and a “marginal” call. Too big for beginners, and the short period means choppy, lumpy waves. Sunday, August 23rd, fades to 5ft WNW swell with even shorter 8-second period—kite surfers might have more fun than paddle surfers here.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday, August 20th, morning. Clean, light winds, a long-period groundswell, and manageable size. Wax up and get out early—crowds are possible.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 17 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 202 | 937 | 816 | 657 | 1435 | 450 | 354 | 450 | 345 | 307 | 430 | 354 | 261 | 338 | 276 | 193 | 191 | 171 | 168 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:21PM1.96m | 10:10AM1.34m | 8:24PM2.02m | 10:54AM1.43m | 9:23PM2.06m | 11:34AM1.49m | 10:18PM2.05m | 12:12PM1.56m | 11:11PM1.99m | 12:47PM1.61m | 00:02AM1.88m | 1:22PM1.66m | 00:54AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:06AM-0.15m | 2:35PM1.03m | 3:59AM-0.25m | 3:36PM0.94m | 4:46AM-0.30m | 4:32PM0.83m | 5:30AM-0.29m | 5:25PM0.71m | 6:11AM-0.23m | 6:17PM0.61m | 6:50AM-0.10m | 7:09PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 202 | 637 | 587 | 148 | 899 | 450 | 354 | 450 | 345 | 307 | 430 | 354 | 261 | 338 | 276 | 188 | 133 | 86 | 95 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 36 | 203 | 201 | 34 | 142 | 138 | 125 | 99 | 101 | 136 | 197 | 108 | 167 | 163 | 157 | 193 | 191 | 171 | 130 | 167 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSE 4 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 13 | 56 | 37 | 18 | 25 | 12 | 60 | 133 | 94 | 113 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 63 | 21 | 3 | 37 | 52 | 168 | 211 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | SSE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 154 | 937 | 816 | 657 | 1435 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 175 | 0 | 32 | 488 | 17 | 17 | 154 | 6 | 27 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 27 | 0 |
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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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