Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for Doring Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water is sitting at 55°F which is a good 3°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good steamer.

It’s a slow start. Tuesday the 11th has some swell (6ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds) but it’s only rated as marginal at best, with a fresh offshore breeze keeping it clean but the conditions aren't coming together for a proper session. We’re looking at a fair bit of wind over the next few days that mucks things up, and the wave quality just isn’t there. Wednesday the 12th has a massive 19-second groundswell hitting 5ft, but with a near gale ripping, it’s a write-off. This stretch of poor-to-marginal surf runs right through until Friday the 16th.

Once we get past that, things start to look up. Saturday morning the 15th is the first real standout. The swell is 6ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, giving it real power (combined energy of 1280). Winds go light and cross-offshore, which means clean, peeling lines. This is the one to aim for. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so it won't be empty but it’s worth the company.

Monday the 17th is another serious highlight. Swell bumps up a touch to 8ft from the WSW, still with a 14-second period and very strong energy pumping in at 2641. Conditions are glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The size is pushing into expert territory so think twice if you’re not confident. You want a bigger board and your wits about you, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session of the window.

Midweek on the 18th gets messy with strong onshores and a lumpy, cross-chop mess. But by Wednesday morning the 19th, we’re back on track: 8ft from the SW (11 seconds) in clean, cross-offshore wind, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Another good window opens around Thursday the 20th with a moderate offshore breeze for the morning session, wave heights around 6ft from the SW, and clean lines. Friday the 21st starts glassy with a solid 7ft SW swell, which is beautiful early but goes cross-shore in the arvo.

Further out, Monday the 24th shows 8ft SW swell (15-second period, very strong energy at 2773) but a strong cross-off wind means it’s only for the crew who can handle it. And Tuesday the 25th fits the mould with another glassy morning and 7ft from the SW. Good potential, but it’s a long way off – keep an eye on the charts.

Overall, you’ve got to wait a few days for the wind to sort itself out, but once it does, there's some quality on offer. The best bets are Saturday morning the 15th for a clean, powerful session and Monday the 17th for a glassy, big-wave challenge. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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