
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,234 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s 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 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell coming down the line for the next couple of weeks, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The first few days are all about the bigger stuff, and then it settles into a more manageable rhythm.
The main event is Doring Bay, a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW. The water temperature is sitting at 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good 4/3 and maybe some booties. This spot is fairly consistent, and it’s an intermediate level wave, but when the swell kicks up, it’s serious business.
We kick off Friday the 24th of July, and the ocean is absolutely pumping. The combined swell energy is massive at 3544 (strong energy), with a 10ft SW swell at 14 seconds. That’s a powerful groundswell. The wind is a cross-offshore S at 15 mph, keeping the surface clean, but honestly, this is too big for most. This is a wave for experienced surfers only at that size. Too big for the average punter.
Saturday the 25th is the real standout. Saturday morning the swell drops to a very manageable 7ft from the SW, still with a solid 13-second period. The wind comes around to a light E at 6 mph, almost glassy. The combined energy is still strong at 1535, and the set-up is just perfect. This is the best session on offer. The water is clean, the power is there, but the size is right. If you’re only going to paddle out once, make it Saturday morning.
Sunday the 26th is a write-off. The wind is howling from the NE at 25 mph in the morning, making it a messy, blown-out cross-off. The swell is still 7ft, but the wind is just too strong.
Monday the 27th is back on. Morning session sees a 8ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and a light SSE breeze at 6 mph. That’s clean. The energy is strong at 1993. Still a big wave, but it’s cleaner. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a SSW wind.
Tuesday the 28th is another good one. The afternoon sees a 8ft SW swell with a 15-second period, the wind is offshore from the ESE at 15 mph, and it’s clean. The energy is very strong at 2868. This is a great, powerful wave for experienced surfers.
After that, the swell drops. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are smaller, with 4ft to 6ft swell, but the wind is either cross or onshore, making it a bit average. The energy drops to moderate levels (919-481).
We get a quiet patch from the 31st of July through to the 2nd of August. The swell is small, around 4ft to 5ft, and the wind is light but often cross-onshore. Not great, but keep an eye on the forecasts.
Then the magic returns on Monday the 3rd of August. A 7ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, combined with glassy conditions from a light E wind. The combined energy is strong at 1537. This is another top-tier session. Perfect morning glass.
The following week looks promising. The 5th of August has a 6ft SW swell with a 14-second period, but the wind is cross. The 6th, 7th, and 8th of August (that’s the second week, a bit less certain) are showing a massive pulse of 12ft SW swell with 14-15 second periods. The energy numbers are through the roof (4635-5792). This is a serious swell event. If you’re a big-wave charger, that’s your window, but for the average surfer, that’s a pass.
So, the two best calls: Saturday, July 25th morning and Monday, August 3rd morning. Both are clean, glassy, and have powerful, rideable swell. The rest of the time, you’re either surfing big, expert-only waves, or waiting for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3544 | 2035 | 1514 | 737 | 1392 | 1149 | 946 | 671 | 1750 | 3663 | 4234 | 2860 | 2684 | 2155 | 1292 | 919 | 734 | 479 | 471 | 473 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:16AM1.23m | 1:05PM1.22m | 1:11AM1.30m | 1:49PM1.32m | 1:54AM1.38m | 2:25PM1.42m | 2:31AM1.46m | 2:59PM1.51m | 3:05AM1.52m | 3:30PM1.59m | 3:37AM1.56m | 4:01PM1.65m | 4:09AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.66m | 6:59AM0.51m | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:43AM0.43m | 8:01PM0.49m | 8:19AM0.34m | 8:37PM0.41m | 8:51AM0.26m | 9:09PM0.33m | 9:21AM0.20m | 9:40PM0.28m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:11PM0.24m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
3544 | 2035 | 1514 | 727 | 1392 | 1149 | 946 | 671 | 1750 | 3663 | 4234 | 2860 | 2684 | 2155 | 1292 | 919 | 734 | 479 | 471 | 473 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | WSW 13 | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 7 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | N 6 | — | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 |
— | — | 21 | 737 | — | — | 191 | 264 | 107 | 76 | — | — | 184 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 136 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | — |
— | 42 | — | — | — | 24 | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 89 | 24 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 105 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 103 | 103 | 214 | 0 | 57 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 42 | 58 | 58 | 32 | 1 | 32 | 42 |
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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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