Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.0°C
2.1° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 25th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Doring Bay. This is a reef break, exposed to the swell, so it can handle some size, but we’ve got a real mixed bag of conditions coming.

The surf worth talking about starts on Tuesday, August 25th. Monday the 24th is marginal with a mid-day cross-offshore breeze. The real standout window is Tuesday morning, August 25th. We’re looking at a clean 7ft SW swell with a 14-second period – that’s serious groundswell energy. The combined energy is pumping at 2091, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It’s a bit overhead, so it’s not for beginners, but for anyone who charges, this is the best session of the whole stretch.

Wednesday morning the 26th is also a solid option. A clean 6ft SW swell, light offshore wind from the east, and moderate energy at 1127. Good for a paddle if you missed Tuesday.

Thursday morning the 27th is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, dead calm at 5 km/h from the ESE. The swell is a smaller 4ft from the WSW, with energy at 598. It’s small but perfect for a log or a funboard. A very pleasant, clean session.

Friday morning the 28th brings a super long-period swell at 16 seconds, but it’s only 3ft. The energy is low at 574. With that period, it might be a little fat and straight for the reef, but worth a look in the early.

The weekend gets ugly. Saturday the 29th has onshore winds and a messy 5ft swell. Sunday the 30th sees bigger surf—8ft to 8ft—but with cross-onshore wind and a short 12-second period. It’s going to be bumpy and powerful, but a real mess. Might be more of a tow-in or kite day.

Monday the 31st is blown out by a fresh breeze, and Tuesday, September 1st is back to small, marginal conditions.

The big event in the second week is Wednesday morning, September 2nd. A massive 10ft SW swell with a 14-second period, with combined energy hitting 3688. But the wind is cross-onshore. At that size, Doring Bay is going to be a beast – likely too big and unruly for a normal paddle session. That’s one for the experts only, if anyone.

Thursday, September 3rd is still big at 8ft but looks clean in the morning with a cross-offshore SSE breeze. Could offer some deep barrels for the brave. Friday the 4th has a strong offshore easterly at 40 km/h, which is clean but a nightmare to paddle into. The rest of the run is hammered by gale-force winds from the NE and ENE with swell dropping under 6ft. No good windows there.

So, for my pick? Tuesday morning, August 25th is the one to circle. Thursday morning, August 27th is your glassy, smaller option. The rest is a lot of wind and a lot of waiting.

- Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wednesday
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Friday
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WSW
11
0.9
SW
15
2.2
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
1.6
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12
1.3
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12
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0.9
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0.9
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14
1.4
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16
1.9
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.4
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
536
390
1972
1459
1236
966
742
451
347
275
190
318
294
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966
1442
1915
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
5
NNW
10
E
10
WSW
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5
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20
S
10
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10
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15
SSE
20
NNE
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High Tide
1:37AM1.37m
2:03PM1.46m
2:11AM1.47m
2:33PM1.58m
2:42AM1.56m
3:02PM1.68m
3:13AM1.63m
3:31PM1.76m
3:44AM1.66m
4:00PM1.80m
4:16AM1.67m
4:31PM1.79m
4:49AM1.63m
Low Tide
7:47PM0.49m
7:59AM0.34m
8:18PM0.37m
8:27AM0.25m
8:47PM0.27m
8:54AM0.17m
9:15PM0.18m
9:21AM0.12m
9:43PM0.12m
9:48AM0.09m
10:12PM0.08m
10:17AM0.10m
10:43PM0.09m
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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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