Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.3° C
1.7° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


G’day, Rusty here. Looks like Doring Bay is about to fire up for a few solid days, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit. The combined swell energy is massive, hitting 2383 (moderate to strong), so there’s plenty of power in the water right from the start.

Thursday morning is the first real standout. Doring Bay is seeing a clean 8ft SW swell with a 14-second period, which is proper groundswell, and a light cross-offshore breeze from the south at 6 mph. The conditions are glassy and clean, but at this size, it’s strictly for experienced surfers only. The reef setup will handle the long period well, but expect some serious sets. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so you might have a few blokes out, but the quality will be worth it.

Friday morning is even better. The swell drops a touch to 8ft, still from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy from the SW at just 3 mph. That’s about as clean as it gets. The energy is still strong (1951), and the wave shape should be excellent. Again, this is not a beginner wave.

Saturday morning holds up well with a 6ft SSW swell, a clean cross-off from the ENE at 6 mph, and combined energy at 1192. Still a solid, punchy wave for intermediates and up.

Sunday morning sees the swell easing to 4ft, but the NE wind at 3 mph keeps it glassy and clean. The energy drops to 634, so it’s a bit more manageable, but still a fun, clean option for the weekend.

There’s a bit of a gap after Monday afternoon as the swell drops right off, with only small, poor-quality surf through Tuesday and Wednesday. But then Wednesday afternoon brings a surprise: a 5ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy jumps to 1395, and the wave quality looks excellent again. That’s a great option for the more experienced crew.

Thursday the 16th morning is another standout. The swell pushes back up to 8ft from the SW, 14-second period, with light S winds at 6 mph. The energy is 2356, and it’s clean. This is one of the best on offer in the whole outlook.

Friday the 17th gets windy, with fresh southerly breezes at 19 mph, making the surf messy. Saturday the 18th sees a cleaner offshore from the ESE at 9 mph, but the swell is down to 4ft, so it’s small but clean.

Sunday the 19th is a big one: an 12ft WSW swell rolls in, but it’s too big for this break. The wind is offshore from the east, but the sheer size makes it a no-go.

Monday the 20th morning is back to manageable: an 8ft SW swell, glassy conditions with WSW winds at 3 mph, and energy at 1510. Excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the outlook gets messy with onshore winds and big, unruly swells into the second week. The best windows are definitely the mornings of Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, and Thursday 16th, with Wednesday 15th afternoon as a dark horse.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
11
1
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
10
0.7
SSW
10
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
11
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.8
SW
16
1.4
SW
17
2.4
WSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2383
2094
2005
1915
1648
1258
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560
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340
210
116
88
138
181
158
113
306
1193
2411
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
SSW
5
ESE
5
NE
15
SSW
5
SW
5
E
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
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S
5
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
10:25AM1.25m
10:44PM1.42m
11:41AM1.31m
11:57PM1.48m
12:48PM1.41m
1:03AM1.56m
1:46PM1.53m
2:01AM1.65m
2:38PM1.64m
2:53AM1.71m
3:25PM1.74m
3:42AM1.73m
4:11PM1.79m
4:28AM1.70m
Low Tide
4:14PM0.55m
5:21AM0.38m
5:40PM0.50m
6:32AM0.29m
6:53PM0.40m
7:33AM0.19m
7:54PM0.28m
8:25AM0.10m
8:48PM0.18m
9:12AM0.04m
9:37PM0.11m
9:57AM0.01m
10:24PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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