Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in imperial. Let’s talk Doring Bay in feet and Fahrenheit.
Water temp is 55.9°F—a bit colder than the long-term average for this time of year, so layer up if you’re heading out.
Overall Pattern
We’ve got a mix of clean windows and some big, heavy swell. The early part of the week offers glassy mornings, then a big SW pulse hits around Friday the 24th—that one’s for the brave only. After that, the wind goes sour for a long stretch. Let’s go through it.
Monday 20 July – Tuesday 21 July: The Best Early Windows
Monday morning is glassy with a 5.9ft SW swell, 10-second period, moderate energy at 738. Clean lines and fun. Tuesday morning is a different kind of fun: 3.0ft SSW swell but with a 15-second period, giving it real groundswell grunt. Energy 587, still moderate, and cross-off wind keeps it clean. Both mornings are the pick of the early part.
Wednesday 22 July – Thursday 23 July
Wednesday morning has 7.2ft SW swell, 12 seconds, energy 1450 (strong), but light cross-shore wind creates a bit of chop. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and messy. Thursday is similar—1.6-1.8m? Actually 5.2-5.9ft, but with cross-shore wind, marginal quality.
Friday 24 July – Saturday 25 July: The Big Swell
Friday morning: 11.5ft SW swell, 15 seconds, energy 4635—very strong. Offshore wind, clean face, but that’s a heavy wave only for experts. Afternoon is 9.8ft, 14 seconds, still clean. Saturday morning holds 6.2ft, 13 seconds, energy 1716, with cross-off wind. The real standout is Saturday afternoon: 5.9ft, 13 seconds, energy 1602, and offshore wind from the east. That’s clean, manageable for intermediates, and the best of the whole run.
Sunday 26 July – Monday 27 July
Sunday morning has strong NE wind (22 mph), choppy. Afternoon onshore. Monday is a total loss—strong NW winds, cross-onshore, lumpy.
Tuesday 28 July – Wednesday 29 July
Tuesday: rain, strong cross-onshore winds, 9.8-11.5ft swell—ugly. Wednesday is another too-big day (9.8ft, 14 seconds, energy 3939) but with light cross-shore wind. Only for experts, and not ideal.
Thursday 30 July – Friday
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 634 | 405 | 122 | 377 | 1576 | 1942 | 1450 | 1144 | 1069 | 760 | 836 | 3542 | 4635 | 3725 | 2693 | 1210 | 1006 | 1131 | 939 | 963 | 944 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.44m | 8:20AM1.20m | 8:39PM1.32m | 9:27AM1.13m | 9:46PM1.23m | 10:48AM1.11m | 11:05PM1.19m | 12:06PM1.15m | 00:16AM1.23m | 1:05PM1.22m | 1:11AM1.30m | 1:49PM1.32m | 1:54AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21PM0.45m | 2:13AM0.47m | 2:11PM0.58m | 3:14AM0.56m | 3:20PM0.67m | 4:36AM0.60m | 4:57PM0.71m | 5:58AM0.58m | 6:22PM0.66m | 6:59AM0.51m | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:43AM0.43m | 8:01PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 32 | 22 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 634 | 405 | 120 | 377 | 1576 | 1942 | 1450 | 1144 | 1069 | 760 | 836 | 3542 | 4635 | 3725 | 2693 | 1210 | 1006 | 1131 | 939 | 963 | 944 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | — | W 8 | SSW 13 | — | SW 21 | SW 10 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 94 | 90 | 122 | 153 | 24 | 5 | — | 5 | 60 | — | 18 | 416 | — | — | — | 506 | 596 | — | — | — | 223 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | — | W 9 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | — | 57 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 57 | 250 | 32 | 1 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 170 | 103 | 42 |
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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).
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