Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, checking in. We’ve got a solid run of swell ahead at Doring Bay, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The water temperature is sitting at 53°F, which is a whopping 6°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual and the locals are gonna be in thick steamer suits – don’t be a hero.

The first real chance to paddle out arrives on Saturday morning the 15th. It’s looking real clean with an offshore ESE breeze around 6 mph and a clean 6 ft swell out of the WSW at 14 seconds. The water is glassy and the combined energy is moderate (1253), so you’ll have enough push to get into some fun ones.

Sunday morning the 16th is another standout. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – with a solid 6 ft WSW groundswell holding at 14 seconds. That’s a long period, so expect better shaped waves at this reef setup, and it won’t be shutting down on you. The combined energy is moderate (1353). Just a heads up, this spot can get a crowd sometimes, so an early paddle will pay off.

The biggest, most powerful swell of the window rolls in on Monday morning the 17th. We’re talking 8 ft out of the WSW, a very strong combined energy (2310), clean conditions with a light S cross-off breeze. This is proper size and it’s a true standout. But look, at 8 ft, this is expert territory only. If you’re not on your game, sit this one out and watch the show.

After that, things get a bit messy through the week with onshore winds and grovelly conditions, but hang in there. On Friday morning the 21st, the wave size drops to 4 ft, but you’ll have a fresh 19 mph offshore from the east. It’ll be clean but small, with weak energy (451) – not a day for a longboard session.

Then we’ve got a bit of a curveball for the following weekend. Saturday morning the 22nd gives us a tiny 3 ft swell, but look at that period – 18 seconds! The combined energy is surprisingly moderate (1157) for such a small wave, and it’s clean with a light offshore. That long period means sets will be slow and walled-up at this reef, so it’s more of a cruise than a rip.

The last real highlight is Sunday morning the 23rd. A clean 6 ft SW swell, solid 14-second period, and a moderate 12 mph offshore breeze from the east. The combined energy is strong (1719). It’s a great paddling day for experienced surfers.

After the 23rd, the swell fades. By the 26th and 27th, we’re down to knee-high dribble with weak energy (351) and onshore winds. Not worth wetting the suit.

For a final look, Friday morning the 28th shows some promise at the tail end with glassy conditions and a clean 6 ft WSW swell, but it’s over a week out, so we’ll keep an eye on that one.

Stay warm, watch the sets, and don’t get caught inside on Monday.

Rusty.

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