Surf Forecasts:
Doran Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NW swell with 838 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doran Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Doran Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are a bit of a grind. Thursday morning the 20th is your best early bet, with waist-high, 3ft groundswell from the WNW, a nice 12-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (475), so it has some punch. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. It’s clean, but the spot is inconsistent and can be busy, so don't expect a wave every set.
Friday afternoon the 21st has a little more size, 4ft, but the wind is blowing 12 mph, making it a bit messy. Saturday the 22nd is a total washout with tiny 1ft swell and a 19 mph cross-off wind. Sunday the 23rd has a lumpy 4ft swell with a short 8-second period, not worth the drive. The whole first week is pretty average, with the 20th morning being the only real bright spot.
The real story is the end of the month. Saturday the 29th of August, morning session, is the absolute standout. The swell drops to 3ft, but it’s a long-period 18-second groundswell from the SW, and the energy is cranking at 1046 (very strong). The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off, making for glassy conditions. This is a classic setup for a point or reef break, but at a beach, that long period can make it a bit walled up. Still, for experienced surfers, this is the best wave of the forecast. The only catch? It’s a Saturday, so expect a crowd.
The following week has some other options. Wednesday the 26th afternoon has a solid 7ft of short-period NW windswell, but a 7-second period is just a bumpy mess. Better for the kite surfers than a traditional surfer. Sunday the 30th morning has a clean 3ft, 16-second SW groundswell, but it’s not as good as the 29th. The 1st of September is a Tuesday with a tiny 2ft swell, nothing to get excited about.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a struggle. The clear winner is the morning of the 29th of August. Make your plans for that. The 20th of August morning is a decent backup if you need a fix sooner. After the 29th, things get a bit weird again, with some bigger, wind-affected swells that aren't worth the hassle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 223 | 196 | 180 | 211 | 130 | 275 | 116 | 67 | 100 | 124 | 187 | 202 | 207 | 155 | 147 | 143 | 171 | 167 | 129 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:11AM1.13m | 5:17PM1.63m | 8:37AM1.20m | 6:17PM1.63m | 9:31AM1.28m | 7:17PM1.66m | 10:09AM1.33m | 8:11PM1.70m | 10:40AM1.36m | 8:59PM1.74m | 11:07AM1.39m | 9:43PM1.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:05AM0.34m | 11:29AM1.05m | 1:14AM0.29m | 12:50PM1.11m | 2:14AM0.22m | 1:58PM1.10m | 3:05AM0.15m | 2:52PM1.05m | 3:47AM0.08m | 3:36PM0.97m | 4:23AM0.03m | 4:14PM0.89m | 4:55AM0.00m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 148 | 196 | 180 | 133 | 130 | 116 | 80 | 56 | 67 | 38 | 187 | 202 | 207 | 136 | 143 | 95 | 66 | 70 | 129 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 223 | 163 | 175 | 211 | 123 | 79 | 116 | 67 | 100 | 48 | 181 | 114 | 126 | 155 | 118 | 104 | 171 | 167 | 124 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | S 10 | WNW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | 36 | 37 | 15 | 51 | 2 | 48 | 31 | 8 | 28 | 58 | 58 | 157 | 118 | 147 | 143 | 99 | 98 | 84 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 11 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 145 | 80 | 69 | 82 | 32 | 275 | 29 | 29 | 227 | 124 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 175 | 177 | 0 | 129 | 177 | 0 | 27 | 32 | 0 | 6 | 45 | 0 | 6 | 175 | 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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