Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.9° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 13,095 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 5.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day window for Doring Bay. There’s a heap of energy coming our way, but the real story is that the best of it is gonna be too big for a long stretch. We’ve got a slow start, then a big pulse of swell that won't be for the faint-hearted, and then some promising windows for the more experienced crew later on.

Right now, Sunday 2nd is kicking off with clean 4ft to 4ft SW swell but the combined energy is moderate (392 to 466). There's a light offshore breeze in the morning and a light southerly in the arvo, so it's rideable but nothing special. The water is sitting at 55°, a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th stay in the 4ft to 5ft range, but the wind gets a bit crossy. The energy builds through Monday morning (717) but drops back, and the wind is mostly a cross-off or gentle cross-shore, which keeps things clean enough for a paddle but the waves are hardly firing.

Wednesday 5th sees a jump to 6ft by the arvo with a very long period 16-second SW groundswell, and the combined energy is strong (1693). The morning is a bit choppy on a cross-on wind, but the arvo light onshore might be okay. Thursday 6th is where it starts to get meaty – 10ft in the morning! That’s expert territory right there, and the energy is strong (2845). The wind is light and cross-onshore in the morning, but at this size, it’s not a beginner wave. The afternoon cleans up a touch at 8ft.

Now here’s the standout: Friday 7th morning. We’ve got 10ft of SW swell, with a 14-second period, and it’s glassy with a light offshore wind from the east. The combined energy is pumping at 3372. This is the best-looking window for the experienced surfer. It’s big, it’s offshore, and it’s a reef break that loves a SW direction. It will be a proper session for those who know what they’re doing. Crowds are possible on a Friday morning, but for that quality, it’s worth it.

Saturday 8th gets even bigger – 12ft in the morning and then a massive 18ft in the afternoon with a 15-second period. The wind is cross-shore and fresh, and the energy is through the roof (12443). This is huge, heavy, and only for the elite. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday 9th drops back to 10ft in the morning with a clean offshore from the east, but the swell is still massive. The arvo settles to 8ft with a cross-off wind.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th are smaller, 5ft to 6ft, but the wind on Tuesday 11th morning is light and offshore from the ESE, making for clean conditions on a 5ft SSW swell.

Now, the second week kicks off with a real gem on Thursday 13th morning. We’ve got 3ft of SW swell with an incredibly long 18-second period – that’s pure groundswell. Combined energy is 1313, and it’s glassy with a light SSE cross-off wind. This is excellent for experienced surfers. That long period will make for some beautifully shaped, powerful waves on the reef, with nice long lulls between sets. This is the other standout.

Friday 14th morning has a messy 7ft WSW swell with a fresh cross-off, but the arvo cleans up with a fresh offshore from the ESE, still at 7ft. Saturday 15th arvo is another highlight for the experienced crew: 6ft WSW swell with a 14-second period, clean under a light SSW cross-off wind, and energy is strong (2063). Sunday 16th is back to 10ft in the morning – too big for most.

Monday 17th arvo wraps things up with 8ft of SW swell, clean with a light SSW cross-off, and combined energy of 1706. Another one for the experienced surfer.

So, if you’re experienced, mark your calendar for Friday 7th morning and Thursday 13th morning. The rest of the time is either too small, too cross, or too big for most.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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466
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528
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249
822
1613
3171
2845
2381
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3372
2801
1982
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Wind (km/h)
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NE
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High Tide
5:34PM1.67m
5:51AM1.49m
6:09PM1.62m
6:31AM1.41m
6:50PM1.54m
7:20AM1.32m
7:42PM1.45m
8:27AM1.23m
8:53PM1.35m
9:57AM1.19m
10:26PM1.32m
11:31AM1.25m
11:54PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:15AM0.20m
11:45PM0.24m
11:48AM0.26m
00:22AM0.28m
12:25PM0.34m
1:06AM0.35m
1:11PM0.44m
2:03AM0.43m
2:14PM0.55m
3:25AM0.49m
3:49PM0.61m
5:08AM0.47m
5:40PM0.56m
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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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