Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s see what we’ve got here. The only spot with any real action in the next 16 days is Doring Bay. It’s a reef break, exposed to the SW, and it’s fair to say it’s going to deliver some solid, punchy waves for the experienced crew. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real standout is Saturday morning, August 15. We’ve got a clean 6 ft WSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period under a light offshore ESE breeze. The combined energy is sitting at 1261, which is solid. That’s a proper groundswell – long lines, good shape, but it might be a bit too much for beginners. The reef setup should handle that period well.

The real highlight, though, is Sunday morning, August 16. Glassy conditions, a 7 ft WSW swell, period still 14 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1465. That’s clean, powerful, and the wind is dead off. This is the best session on offer – get on it.

Monday morning, August 17, holds up nicely with a 8 ft WSW swell, 13-second period, and a light cross-off S breeze. The energy is building to 2691, which is solid. This is getting big, only for the experienced. The wind is still good, but the size is pushing into expert territory.

There’s a bit of a lull after that. The afternoons get messy with cross-shore winds, and the surf quality drops. Wednesday morning, August 19, still has a decent 8 ft SW swell with clean conditions, but the wind is up and the energy is 1665. It’s a solid wave, but not the same magic.

From Thursday, August 20, through to Friday, August 21, we’re looking at smaller, choppier waves – 5 ft to 6 ft with cross-shore breeze and lower energy. Not worth the paddle.

Then Saturday, August 22, is a write-off. Strong onshore NW wind, messy, poor conditions. Don’t bother.

Now, here’s a big one – Sunday morning, August 23. We’ve got a 10 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean offshore ESE breeze. The energy is 3048. That’s huge, but it’s too big for this break. Only for absolute experts, and even then, it’s borderline. The report says it’s too big, so I’d be cautious.

The next few days are hit or miss, with cross-shore winds and moderate energy. The standout after that is Saturday morning, August 29. A 5 ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and a light offshore ESE breeze. The energy is 1142, and it’s clean. That’s a nice, fun-sized wave for the weekend.

Then Sunday morning, August 30, we get a 8 ft SW swell, 11-second period, clean cross-off breeze, and energy at 1680. That’s a solid finish to the window.

So, if you’re picking the best: Sunday August 16 morning is the glassy gem. Sunday August 23 morning is the big-wave call for experts only. And Saturday August 29 morning is the friendly, fun-sized session for the crew who just want to cruise.

Stay sharp out there.

Rusty

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