
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down for the Imperial crew. This is Rusty, and we’re talking Doring Bay. This reef is wide open to the southwest swell, and we’ve got a solid stretch coming up. The water is a cold 55°, which is about 4° colder than average for this time of year – you’ll want a hood and booties. The swell energy is strong, with values often in the thousands, so there’s plenty of grunt.
Best bet of the whole run is this Saturday the 25th, first light. We’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and a light east breeze keeping it clean. Wave energy is churning at 1619 – this is a powerful reef wave, only for experienced surfers. The wind holds cross-off all day, but the afternoon drops to 5ft and the wind picks up from the south; still clean, but losing size.
Sunday the 26th is a washout. A 40 mph northeast wind in the morning will ruin the 7ft swell. Afternoon the wind drops and turns onshore from the west, making for choppy slop.
Monday the 27th is a mixed bag. Morning is clean with a 7ft SW groundswell, but the wind is up from the south. The real highlight is Monday afternoon: 8ft of SW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and a massive 4874 wave energy. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s workable. That very long period means widely spaced sets and the wave will pitch hard on the reef – expert territory for sure.
Tuesday the 28th holds 8ft SSW swell but with a fresh east and southeast wind. Clean lines, but a battle on the paddle out.
Wednesday the 29th afternoon is a sleeper hit – swell drops to 6ft, but we get offshore winds from the east-southeast for clean, lined-up reef walls. Energy at 981, still moderate.
Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st are a big drop-off. Swell fades to 4ft and onshore winds kill the quality. Surf goes poor.
The first weekend of August, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd, it’s a different world. Swell is small, around 4ft to 4ft, but the wind is glassy both mornings with an east-southeast breeze so light it’s barely moving. For a log or a fish, this is some clean, friendly fun. Energy is low, around 400-500, so the waves are gentle.
We hit a lull on Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th – 5ft to 5ft, but the wind is messy and cross-onshore. Nothing special.
Then the next standout hits on Wednesday the 5th of August. Morning session brings a clean 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period, light east breeze, and excellent conditions for the experienced crowd. Energy climbs back to 1346. Thursday the 6th keeps 8ft but gets a little lumpy.
Friday the 7th of August morning wraps the run with another excellent session: 8ft SW, cross-off wind, clean. Energy at 1591.
From the 8th and 9th, the wind comes up from the northeast and then onshore – the quality drops into choppy, blown-out conditions. Time for a beer.
Bottom line: if you’re experienced and want power, Saturday 25th morning, Monday 27th afternoon, and Wednesday 5th morning are your pick. For the small, clean, glassy stuff, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd of August are hard to beat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1619 | 737 | 1392 | 1149 | 946 | 770 | 1326 | 3894 | 4234 | 2491 | 2346 | 1760 | 1099 | 981 | 784 | 549 | 494 | 609 | 465 | 389 | 376 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:05PM1.22m | 1:11AM1.30m | 1:49PM1.32m | 1:54AM1.38m | 2:25PM1.42m | 2:31AM1.46m | 2:59PM1.51m | 3:05AM1.52m | 3:30PM1.59m | 3:37AM1.56m | 4:01PM1.65m | 4:09AM1.58m | 4:31PM1.69m | 4:42AM1.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:43AM0.43m | 8:01PM0.49m | 8:19AM0.34m | 8:37PM0.41m | 8:51AM0.26m | 9:09PM0.33m | 9:21AM0.20m | 9:40PM0.28m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:11PM0.24m | 10:17AM0.15m | 10:41PM0.22m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
1619 | 727 | 1392 | 1149 | 946 | 770 | 1326 | 3894 | 4234 | 2491 | 2346 | 1760 | 1099 | 981 | 784 | 549 | 494 | 609 | 465 | 389 | 376 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 737 | — | — | 191 | 309 | 173 | 905 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 107 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 32 | 32 | 103 | 105 | 0 | 322 | 57 | 2 | 32 | 58 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 103 | 42 | 226 | 32 | 0 |
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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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