Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.4° C
2.6° 

Doring Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doring Bay surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doring Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 19th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into this one. We’ve got a solid stretch of swell on the way for Doring Bay, but it’s a wave for the experienced crew only most of the time. The water is sitting at 54°, which is a hefty 5° colder than normal for this time of year – you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit for sure.

The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday morning, the 18th. Doring Bay (reef) will be seeing a clean 7ft swell out of the WSW with a 13-second period. That’s a groundswell with plenty of energy (1548) and a light cross-off breeze from the SSE making it clean. It’s a decent bang to start the week, but the size and the reef setup mean it’s for intermediate and above. The swell direction of WSW isn’t a perfect match for the optimum SW, but it’ll still work.

By Wednesday morning, the 19th, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the SW with a 12-second period. The energy is building (1760), but the wind is shifting to a cross-shore SSW breeze at 15 mph, which will put a bit of a chop on the face. The quality takes a hit, so it’s a bit of a messy session.

The standout window is shaping up for Thursday morning, the 20th. Swell is still a solid 8ft from the SW, period at 12 seconds, and the wind drops right back to a light SSE cross-off, leaving the surface clean. The energy is strong (1795), and the break will be holding some serious lines. This is the best session of the early run.

Friday morning, the 21st, is a treat. The swell drops a touch to 7ft from the SW, but the wind goes completely glassy at 3 mph. The energy is moderate (1130), but the conditions are perfect. You’ll be surfing in a mirror.

After that, the swell drops right off on Saturday the 22nd, with a poor 3ft SSW swell and onshore wind. It’s a write-off. There’s a gap of a couple of days of small and messy surf before the goods return.

The next proper hit comes Sunday morning, the 23rd. Swell is back up to 8ft from the SW, period at 13 seconds, and the energy is pumping (2274). The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE, so it’s clean again. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and the reef will handle it well.

The pattern continues, with a cleaner morning on Tuesday the 25th delivering a 5ft swell from the SW but with a very long 15-second period. The energy is high (1359), and the wind is a light cross-off. Those long-period lines will be drawing beautifully down the reef.

The real monster on the charts is Friday morning, the 28th of August. We’re looking at an 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, and the energy is massive at 2972. The wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. It’s for experts only, and it’s the standout of the entire forecast. The reef is the perfect place for a long-period swell like this.

Also note the 31st of August, Monday morning. Glassy conditions with a 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and 1803 energy. That’s another clean, powerful morning.

So, if you’re an experienced surfer and you can pick your days, the mornings of the 20th, 23rd, 28th, and 31st are the absolute pick of the bunch. Don’t even bother with the afternoons, the wind gets messy. This is a reef break that can get crowded *sometimes*, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
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2.2
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
12
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
11
1.7
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11
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SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
2.5
SW
11
2.5
SW
13
2.4
WSW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
12
1.9
SSW
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1548
749
2369
1760
1866
1189
1795
2140
1682
1130
882
671
222
166
1672
2274
1688
1202
603
512
390
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
25
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
35
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
30
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
25
SSW
15
S
15
S
25
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:50PM1.42m
7:17AM1.22m
7:33PM1.27m
8:14AM1.10m
8:39PM1.14m
9:52AM1.04m
10:26PM1.09m
11:45AM1.08m
00:01AM1.15m
12:51PM1.19m
00:58AM1.25m
1:31PM1.32m
1:37AM1.37m
Low Tide
12:30PM0.44m
1:07AM0.47m
1:08PM0.57m
1:54AM0.60m
2:00PM0.70m
3:19AM0.69m
4:05PM0.78m
5:36AM0.67m
6:14PM0.72m
6:46AM0.57m
7:09PM0.60m
7:27AM0.46m
7:47PM0.49m
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7:20
7:18
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7:16
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7:15
7:13
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6:21
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Feels °C
15
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10
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7
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17
11
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12
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14
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Information about the Doring Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Doring Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doring Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doring Bay 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 (Doring Bay) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doring Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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