Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Doring Bay. The water is sitting at 54°, which is way colder than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° drop, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit, no question.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. That Tuesday afternoon (1st September) has a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s a messy cross-shore breeze at 19 mph, and the combined energy is a massive 2010, but it’s just lumpy and chopped. Not worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell pumping up to 10ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the energy is enormous (3050), but it’s simply too big for this spot – that’s expert-only territory and even then, it’s pushing limits. Thursday the 3rd brings a 13ft monster on the same cross-shore wind, just chaos.

We get a bit of hope on Friday the 4th morning. The wind swings SE at 16 mph, giving us a clean cross-off breeze, and the swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SSW at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (921). It’s a solid, punchy wave, but it’s better for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up even more with a pure offshore SE wind at 22 mph, and the swell is 6ft. That’s a top-notch window for the skilled surfer, very clean conditions.

The weekend from the 5th drops right off. Swell dips to 3ft – 4ft, and while the wind is off, there just isn’t enough power. The energy is weak (265-326). It’s a flat spell for a few days.

The middle of the week (6th – 9th) is mostly small or onshore junk. Sunday the 6th has a long-period 4ft SW swell at 18 seconds, but it’s a cross-off breeze, and that long period makes it tricky at a beach break – it’ll break too straight. The energy is moderate (971). Not a standout.

The one true standout in this whole 16-day window is Friday the 11th morning. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, combined energy of 865 (moderate), and the wind is pure offshore from the east at a glassy 3 mph. The conditions are marked as excellent. This is a proper, clean, surfable wave for intermediate to advanced surfers. The swell direction (WSW) is pretty much right on the money for the optimum SW direction. The water is still cold, but the waves will be smooth and lined up. That’s the session to clear your schedule for.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th go back to onshore and small, another blank stretch. Then Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are small and limp, with light cross-shore breezes, barely enough to get a ride (2ft – 4ft).

Looking further out, Wednesday the 16th has some promise. The morning session shows a 7ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (2696). The wind is a light cross-off from the south at 6 mph, giving clean conditions. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful groundswell, so it’ll be waiting for the take-off, but it’s a wave for the crew who know what they’re doing. The period is very long, so it’ll be better for a point or reef, but Doring Bay is a reef, so it should hold up nicely. The afternoon has a bit more wind, but still clean.

All in all, the best bet is Friday the 11th morning for a clean, head-high session. If you’re hardcore and want something bigger, Wednesday the 16th morning is the one, but it’s a long way out and the forecast might change.

Rusty, signing off.

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