Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's cookin' at Doring Bay.

Right off the bat, we've got a powerful yet tricky stretch ahead. The ocean is pumping serious energy, with the combined swell energy hitting some massive numbers (3169), but it's a case of 'too much of a good thing' to start. The water's sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that wetsuit zipped up tight.

The first few days are a real mixed bag. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are seeing solid 10ft SW groundswell with a long 13-14 second period, which is a beautiful sign of deep ocean energy. The problem? It's simply too big. That's a lot of water moving around, and for most of us, it's just going to be a washing machine. The winds are workable, but the sheer size is the limiting factor. Saturday the 8th drops a bit to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. Sunday the 9th is even worse, with 12ft swell and howling 25 mph winds. That's a skip day, pure and simple.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday the 10th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7ft from the SW (11 seconds), and we get a clean, gentle offshore breeze (9 mph from the SE). The energy is still moderate (1067), but the conditions finally come together. It's still a hefty wave, so it's for the experienced crew, but it's the first real window of quality. The wind is clean, the swell has direction, and it's a proper reef break, so it should hold that line.

The rest of that week gets messy again with strong winds and inconsistent swell until we hit Sunday the 16th. That morning is a standout. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with a 6ft WSW swell (13 seconds). The energy is moderate (951), but that glassy, clean surface on a wave that size is a surfer's dream. It's a short window, but it's the best bet on offer.

Looking further ahead to the second week, there's a pulse of energy coming in around Monday the 17th with another 10ft swell, but again, it's probably too big. The real promise is on the far end, Wednesday the 19th. A lighter 6ft WSW swell with a light offshore breeze from the east. That's a hopeful sign for a clean session, but we're a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Overall, this is a forecast for the patient and the experienced. The first real window is Monday the 10th, and the absolute highlight is the glassy morning of Sunday the 16th. If you're a beginner, this stretch is largely a washout – the swell is just too big for most of it. If you're a kiter, those windy days with the big swell might look more interesting than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

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