
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 27) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 12s. 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| 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 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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1022 | 840 | 1083 | 3663 | 5154 | 2784 | 1838 | 1570 | 1067 | 961 | 809 | 689 | 629 | 473 | 392 | 409 | 250 | 581 | 535 | 604 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:31PM1.69m | 4:42AM1.57m | 5:02PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:17AM0.15m | 10:41PM0.22m | 10:45AM0.16m | 11:12PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 30 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
1022 | 840 | 1083 | 3663 | 5154 | 2784 | 1838 | 1570 | 1067 | 961 | 809 | 689 | 629 | 473 | 392 | 409 | 250 | 581 | 535 | 604 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SSW 4 | — | SW 21 |
191 | 264 | 650 | 671 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 9 | — | 15 | 15 | 31 | 102 | 2 | — | 111 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | N 11 | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 260 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | E 4 | ENE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | ENE 3 | SSE 3 | E 3 | NE 4 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | 14 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 57 | 0 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 42 | 103 | 32 | 1 |
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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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