Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, and we've got a proper long-range outlook for Doring Bay that's got me all stirred up. This is a reef break that's exposed to the SW, and it's a fairly consistent one, so there's good reason to keep an eye on it. The water's sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent steamer.

Right, the surf's not really on the cards at the start. The first few days look pretty average. Monday the 20th has a 5ft SW swell but a cross-shore wind's making it a bit choppy and the energy is moderate (463). Forget about it.

Tuesday the 21st is where it starts to get interesting. Tuesday morning, we've got a glassy surface with a 3ft SSW swell ride from a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (587). It's small, but clean. That afternoon, it jumps to 7ft SW, but the wind swings cross-shore and the energy jumps up (1580), making it a bit of a mess.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd morning is proper. Glassy conditions, 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and strong energy (1362). That's a solid session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy, so don't hang around.

Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th morning are a frustrating tease. On Thursday, you've got a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period and moderate energy (789), but the cross-shore wind isn't ideal. Then Friday the 24th morning, we get a huge 12ft SW swell from a very long 15-second period, with a gentle offshore wind and massive energy (4763). The wind is clean, but honestly, that's too big for this break. It's a powerhouse only for the brave or the fools, and the crowd factor is there. The afternoon is the same story with a 10ft SW swell.

The following week is a mixed bag. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have decent 6ft to 6ft SW swells with clean winds, but the energy is moderate (1572 to 1013). It's rideable, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th get blown out by strong cross-shore and fresh winds, even with an 8ft SW swell. That's a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.

Then, we get to the real standout. Wednesday the 29th morning. We've got an 8ft SW swell with a very long 14-second period, a light offshore wind from the east, and powerful energy (2846). This is the one. It's big, but it's clean and powerful. The reef should handle that long-period energy well, offering up some proper walls. The crowds are a possibility, but for that quality, you'll take it.

Thursday the 30th morning is a nice little follow-up. A 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, offshore wind, and moderate energy (932). Clean and fun.

Now, Friday the 31st is another one of those huge days. We're looking at a 10ft SW swell from a very long 16-second period, with massive energy (4722). The wind is clean, but it's too big for the average punter. The afternoon is the same story with an 12ft SW swell. This is expert territory only.

The first weekend of August is iffy. Saturday the 1st has a massive 12ft SW swell on the morning, but it's too big. Sunday the 2nd morning is a glassy, clean 6ft SSW swell with moderate energy (884). That's a nice, manageable session to end the good run.

After that, from Monday the 3rd, it all drops off. The swell size plummets, and the wind turns onshore, giving us poor conditions. Energy drops to weak (121) or worse. That's a solid gap of no surf to finish the forecast.

So, if you're looking for the best of the best, it's Wednesday the 29th of July morning. That's a standout. The Thursday the 30th morning is a solid second option. Don't sleep on the Sunday the 2nd of August morning for a clean, glassy session either.

Rusty.

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