
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,670 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up at Doring Bay for the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water’s running at 55°, which is a solid 4° colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a serious chill – you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out.
Right now, Monday afternoon is a total washout. We’ve got a messy 7ft north‑westerly windswell with a short 7‑second period and 25 mph cross‑on winds. Combined wave energy is 840 – moderate, but the quality is rubbish. Don’t bother.
Tuesday’s no good either. Morning sees a drop to 3ft from the SW, 11‑second period, but onshore NW winds at 16 mph spoil it. Energy’s low at 393. Afternoon stays onshore with 12 mph and a 2ft, 17‑second groundswell – that long period would be magic at a point, but the wind kills it here. Energy’s up to 616 but still not worth the paddle.
Now, Wednesday 16 September is where things start to get interesting. The morning has 8ft SW swell with a 13‑second period, but a strong 22 mph cross‑off S wind keeps it clean. Combined energy is pumping at 2761 – that’s strong wave energy. It’s marginal, but the afternoon is the real standout: 8ft SW, 9‑second period, and the wind swings ESE at a light 6 mph, going offshore. Energy is 2035, and conditions are clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the size is over 8ft, so it’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. Swell direction is SW, which is spot‑on for the optimum SW direction at this exposed reef. Crowds can show up sometimes, so you might have a few locals out, but it’s a reef setup that handles long‑period energy well.
Thursday 17 September morning holds 8ft SW, 12‑second period, with light cross‑off SSE winds at 9 mph. Energy’s still strong at 2022, and it’s clean. The afternoon gets messy with a cross‑shore SSW wind at 19 mph – energy drops to 1837, but the chop builds. Morning is the pick of that day.
Friday 18 September – morning has 7ft SSW swell, 11 seconds, cross‑off SSE wind at 12 mph, energy 988. Afternoon improves with 6ft SSW, 11 seconds, and a fresh offshore SE wind at 19 mph – energy 1047, clean. Solid option for the intermediate crew.
Saturday 19 September morning is another highlight: 5ft SW, 12‑second period, gentle cross‑off SE breeze at 9 mph. Combined energy is 1025 – moderate but clean. Good for experienced surfers. Afternoon drops to 4ft SW, 14 seconds, but a cross‑shore SSW wind at 16 mph kills it.
Sunday 20 September morning brings glassy conditions – wind from the WSW at only 3 mph, practically nothing. Swell is 4ft SW, 13 seconds, energy 769. That’s a lovely clean session for all levels. The afternoon turns cross‑on and choppy, so get out early.
Monday 21 September morning is glassy again – ESE wind at 3 mph, 4ft SW, 12 seconds, energy 528. Very clean, small but fun. Afternoon gets a cross‑shore wind.
Tuesday 22 September – morning has cross‑off ENE wind at 16 mph, 3ft WSW, 13 seconds, energy 721, clean. Afternoon brings 5ft SSW, short 8‑second period, gentle cross‑off SSE wind – energy 687, clean and good for a cruise.
Wednesday 23 September morning: 5ft SSW, 11 seconds, cross‑off S wind at 12 mph, energy 653, clean. Afternoon turns cross‑shore and messy.
From Thursday 24 September through to the end of the period, it gets smaller and more inconsistent. Swell drops under 5ft, winds are mostly onshore or cross‑onshore, and the scores are poor. There are a few flickers: Saturday 26 September morning has 3ft SW with a long 16‑second period, gentle cross‑off S wind, energy 532 – clean but tiny. Sunday 27 September morning offers 5ft SW, 13 seconds, fresh offshore ESE wind at 19 mph, energy 774, clean but marginal.
Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday 16 September afternoon – that 8ft SW, offshore light wind, and strong energy (2035) is a proper session for the experienced crew. The glassy Sunday 20 and Monday 21 mornings are your smaller, cleaner options for the rest of us.
Stay warm, and keep an eye on the long‑range – it’s a bit quiet after the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 7 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 17 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
466 | 268 | 198 | 287 | 2042 | 2241 | 937 | 976 | 1946 | 1735 | 1447 | 988 | 878 | 1935 | 666 | 453 | 424 | 552 | 494 | 501 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.68m | 5:20AM1.51m | 5:30PM1.54m | 5:51AM1.38m | 6:02PM1.39m | 6:27AM1.25m | 6:40PM1.24m | 7:17AM1.12m | 7:40PM1.10m | 8:56AM1.03m | 9:43PM1.04m | 11:10AM1.07m | 11:34PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:14PM0.19m | 11:19AM0.30m | 11:43PM0.32m | 11:49AM0.43m | 00:14AM0.45m | 12:21PM0.57m | 00:52AM0.59m | 1:05PM0.70m | 1:59AM0.71m | 3:03PM0.80m | 4:53AM0.72m | 5:53PM0.73m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 18 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
374 | 263 | 198 | 165 | 2042 | 2241 | 637 | 361 | 1946 | 29 | 1447 | 988 | 878 | 31 | 666 | 211 | 277 | 552 | 494 | 501 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | — | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | — | — | SW 14 | WSW 18 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 9 | — | W 20 |
— | — | 44 | 287 | — | 520 | 461 | 976 | 76 | 73 | — | — | 169 | 31 | 318 | 259 | 424 | 217 | — | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — | — | W 20 |
— | — | 1 | 44 | — | — | — | 411 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | 453 | — | — | — | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | SW 9 | — | ESE 4 | SW 12 | — | SSW 5 | S 4 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 |
466 | 268 | 150 | 120 | — | — | 937 | — | 1 | 1735 | — | 39 | 36 | 1935 | — | — | — | — | 352 | 428 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 292 | 256 | 381 | 372 | 103 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 492 | 57 | 57 | 1372 | 216 | 0 | 492 | 544 | 0 | 901 | 0 |
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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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