Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Doring Bay. This is a reef break, exposed to the south-west swell, and it’s a fairly consistent spot that suits the intermediate surfer.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first worthwhile session isn’t until Monday morning, the 27th of July. That morning, we’re looking at a clean 6ft south-west swell with a solid 13-second period pushing through. The wind is light and cross-off from the south, so the lineup will be tidy. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 56°F, with a notable anomaly of -3°F. The combined swell energy is strong at 1993, so there’s plenty of push. Monday morning is the best on offer in this first week for a solid, clean session.

The real standout, though, rolls in on Tuesday the 28th of July. Tuesday morning is the pick of the entire forecast. The swell is a solid 8ft from the south-west, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is offshore from the east-south-east at 9 mph. The wave energy is very strong (2784), and you’ll get clean, powerful lines. This is expert territory at that size, but for the experienced surfer, it’s going to be absolutely pumping.

The rest of the week stays surfable but drops off in quality. Wednesday and Thursday mornings still offer clean 5ft to 6ft waves with offshore or cross-off breezes, but the energy is dropping. By Friday the 31st of July and into the first weekend of August, the swell dips to around 4ft to 4ft. The wind gets strong and gusty, making it a poor call for a paddle.

Now, into the second week, things get interesting again but with a major caveat. From the 5th of August onwards, the swell really starts to pump. On Wednesday the 5th, we see a 8ft south-west swell, but it’s bumpy with cross-onshore winds. Then from Thursday the 6th through to Saturday the 8th, the swell goes absolutely nuclear—hitting 16ft on Thursday morning with a 15-second period and immense energy (9433). However, the guidance tells us this is too big for this break. Even with clean winds on Friday the 7th (offshore at 6 mph), that 13ft is for experts only. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The run ends on a better note. Sunday morning the 9th of August brings it back to a manageable 5ft south-west swell, with offshore winds from the south-east and light airs. That’s a clean, fun session to wrap things up. Monday the 10th sees another pulse of 10ft, but again, it’s pushing the limits of what’s comfortable here.

So, to keep it simple: Monday morning, the 27th of July is your best bet for a clean, solid session. But if you’re an expert and can handle the size, Tuesday morning, the 28th of July is the absolute standout—clean, powerful, and offshore. The second week has size, but it’s mostly too big to be fun for the average surfer.

Rusty.

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