Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Doring Bay over the next couple of weeks.

The first thing to say is that this is a proper, exposed reef break that’s gonna pump for a solid stretch, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 56°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thicker steamer if you’re heading out.

The pattern starts with a big pulse of energy from the SW. The opening session on Friday 24 July is a bit of a beast – we’re talking 12ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is massive (4491), but that’s the problem: it’s too big for this break. Even with favourable wind and tide, this is only for the absolute top-tier crew. Saturday 25 July morning is a much better window for experienced surfers. The swell has dropped to 7ft, still from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the wind is light from the east at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong (1643). That’s your standout for the first week – a solid, powerful swell with clean conditions.

Sunday 26 July is a write-off with a strong breeze from the NE at 28 mph making a mess of things. Monday 27 July afternoon has a big spike of 8ft swell with a very long period of 17 seconds from the SW, energy is through the roof (4563), but the cross-shore wind is creating chop, so it’s not the one. Tuesday 28 July has offshore winds from the ESE, 16 mph in the morning, keeping 8ft SW swell clean. That’s another good look for experienced surfers, but it’s a fresh breeze so expect some power.

The middle of the week, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July, sees the swell drop off and the wind picks up from the NE, making it a poor call. Friday 31 July afternoon has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, energy at 2393, but the wind is cross-shore with a slight chop, so it’s just okay.

Now, the real highlight? Saturday 1 August. The morning is glassy – zero wind – with a 7ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and energy at 1754. That’s a clean, powerful swell hitting an exposed reef with no wind. For experienced surfers, this is the best session of the whole forecast. Sunday 2 August morning is also glassy, but the swell is smaller at 4ft, so it’s a fun, smaller option.

The second week has a few more promising windows. Wednesday 5 August morning is glassy with 8ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, energy at 2027 – excellent for the experienced crowd. Thursday 6 August morning has a 10ft SW swell again, but it’s too big for Doring Bay, so give it a miss. Saturday 8 August morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, energy at 1363, and light offshore wind. A solid end to the forecast.

Bottom line: you’ve got two standout sessions. Saturday 1 August morning is the pick of the whole forecast – glassy, 7ft SW groundswell, and a reef that’s gonna handle that period beautifully. Saturday 25 July morning is a close second for experienced surfers, with 7ft SW swell and clean light wind. Be aware that Doring Bay is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it can get crowded sometimes, so keep your wits about you.

Rusty.

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