Doran Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Doran Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a tricky one, so pay attention.

The overall pattern for Doran Beach is a classic summer lull with a few real sweet spots hidden in there. The first couple of days are pretty flat and messy, nothing to get too excited about. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real opportunity comes on Tuesday, July 7th. That morning, we've got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the WNW with a moderate combined energy of 1154. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. This is for the more experienced crew though, as it's a decent size. Doran Beach is an exposed, inconsistent spot, so you gotta pick your moment. Crowds are possible.

Then things get a bit gnarly. Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, the swell jumps to 8ft from the WNW with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 1244, but it's a cross-offshore fresh breeze, so it's clean. This is expert-only territory. Thursday afternoon, July 9th, it gets even bigger – 10ft from the NW, with a combined energy of 1713. That's massive for this break, and the wind is still cross-offshore. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – it's just too big for most.

After that big push, the swell settles down a bit but stays on the bigger side for the next week, with plenty of 7ft to 8ft days from the WNW. The periods stay short, around 7-8 seconds, which means it'll be a bit walled-up and less organised, especially for a beach break. The wind is generally favourable – mostly cross-offshore – so the surface will be clean.

The standout for the whole period, without a doubt, is Thursday morning, July 16th. We've got a 7ft swell from the NW, with a massive combined energy of 1689. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The period is 8 seconds, so it's not a long-period groundswell, but the raw power is there. This is the pick of the bunch for experienced surfers looking for a challenge. After that, the swell starts to fade.

There's another little window at the very end. On Sunday, July 19th, we see a drop in size with a long-period swell of 2ft at 15 seconds from the WNW. The period is significant here – over 15 seconds is very long. At a beach break like Doran, that long-period swell can break a bit too straight, but with a gentle cross-offshore wind, it might offer some clean, lined-up waves for those with patience. The combined energy is a moderate 549.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are a write-off. The best bet for bigger, powerful waves is Thursday the 16th. For something a bit smaller and cleaner but with long-period potential, keep an eye on the 19th. Stay sharp.

Rusty

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