Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.2° C
1.7° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,720 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's break down what's cookin' for the next couple weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got some solid windows if you're keen.

The main story is Doring Bay, and it's shaping up for a proper run of clean, fun waves. The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no worries there. We've got a steady SW groundswell that loves this spot, and the wind is going to be our friend for a lot of it.

Friday the 17th is the kickoff. It's a bit cloudy, but the surf is clean at 6ft from the SW with a 12-second period. The combined energy is moderate (760), and there's a light cross-offshore breeze. That's a solid start. Saturday the 18th morning is a real gem. The wind goes glassy, and the swell is a clean 4ft from the SW. The energy is a touch lower (458), but the conditions are magic for intermediates. The afternoon gets a bit cross, but the swell gets a long 14-second period, so it's still worth a go.

Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are both solid. Expect clean 4ft to 5ft of SW swell, with moderate energy in the 500-600 range. The wind stays cross-offshore, keeping the faces smooth. It's a great run of consistent, fun waves. Tuesday the 21st morning is smaller at 2ft, but that 15-second period will make it a much more interesting wave than the height suggests. The energy is still moderate (410). The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-onshore, so stick to the early session.

Now, we hit a rough patch. Wednesday the 22nd is a total loss. A strong NW wind is going to trash the place. The swell jumps to 10ft, but the energy is strong (3009), and it's going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth paddling.

Things turn around Thursday the 23rd. The wind swings back to a clean cross-offshore, and the swell is a solid 6ft from the SW (energy 1042). This is excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon has a very long period (18 seconds) and the energy jumps up (2309), but there's a tide question, so keep an eye on it.

Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th is a serious warning. The swell is simply too big for this break. We're talking 10ft to 12ft of SW groundswell, with energy readings in the 3000s and 5000s. The wind is offshore, and the waves will look clean, but it's a monster, expert-only zone. It will be a proper beast. Monday the 27th morning is also a mess with a near-gale wind, but the afternoon settles back into a clean, very good 5ft of SW swell.

The second week settles down. Tuesday the 28th has a very long period (20 seconds) WSW swell at 3ft, but it's a bit marginal. The rest of the week into the 31st and 1st of August offers a mix of clean, moderate SW/WSW swells between 3ft and 6ft, but the energy levels are moderate. The wind is often cross-offshore, so it'll be clean, but the quality is a bit more hit-and-miss. Watch the tide.

If you're a competent surfer, the first week is the winner. Friday the 17th to Monday the 20th is your best bet for clean, fun, and consistent waves. For the brave, Thursday the 23rd and the big weekend after are for experts only.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed morning).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.5
SW
10
1.3
SW
10
0.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
15
1.4
SSW
14
2.3
SW
14
3
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.4
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
976
760
564
433
305
221
667
455
448
382
354
408
122
223
752
2201
2848
2737
1738
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
5
N
10
SSW
5
S
5
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
S
15
S
5
SE
10
NE
15
WSW
20
NNW
30
NW
20
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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on
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High Tide
5:13AM1.64m
5:37PM1.76m
5:56AM1.54m
6:19PM1.68m
6:40AM1.43m
7:01PM1.57m
7:27AM1.31m
7:47PM1.44m
8:20AM1.20m
8:39PM1.32m
9:27AM1.13m
9:46PM1.23m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.10m
11:19AM0.10m
11:53PM0.16m
11:59AM0.20m
00:37AM0.26m
12:39PM0.32m
1:23AM0.37m
1:21PM0.45m
2:13AM0.47m
2:11PM0.58m
3:14AM0.56m
3:20PM0.67m
4:36AM0.60m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
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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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