Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.3° C
1.6° 

Doring Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doring Bay surf forecast from 27 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 4,895 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 28th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
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 have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Doring Bay. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW, and it's got a decent run of swell on the way, but we have to wade through a bit of inconsistency to get to the real gems.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday 28 July. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell hitting in the morning. The swell is 8 ft at 15 seconds, with a whopping combined energy of (2784). That’s plenty of power, but it’s going to be a handful – this is for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and offshore from the E at 12 mph, so conditions are clean. Expect long, powerful lines, but with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, making it a bit of a paddle. It’s a bit of a standout for the first week, but you’ll need to earn your waves.

The swell eases through Wednesday and Thursday, dropping to 6 ft then 5 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, which still keeps things clean. It’s more manageable for intermediate surfers, but the energy drops off significantly (down to 700). Friday and Saturday look less interesting with smaller, weaker swell and strong winds, so a bit of a lull.

Monday 3 August brings a real treat. The morning is glassy with a light ENE breeze, and the swell has bumped back up to 7 ft from the WSW at 14 seconds. The energy is back up to (2025), and with that glassy surface, the waves will be smooth and lined up. Again, this is a solid size, better suited for experienced surfers, but the quality is top-notch.

The forecast gets a bit wild for Thursday 6 August. The swell is forecast to be a massive 12 ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period and combined energy of (5246). That’s a lot of water moving. The problem is, it’s likely too big for this break, turning into a washing machine. It’s one for the experts only, and even then, you’ll need to be on your game. The wind is light cross-onshore, which won’t help.

After that, the swell stays big but messy for a few days, with a mix of onshore and cross-off shore winds. The size varies from 10 ft down to 6 ft, but the quality isn’t as good as the earlier windows.

Looking further out, Monday 10 August offers a return to cleaner conditions. The morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph, with a 5 ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (825), and it’s a more user-friendly size for intermediates. The following day, Tuesday 11 August, the swell jumps back to 10 ft, which will be too big again for this spot.

The standout to really circle on the calendar is Wednesday 12 August. The morning is glassy, with a 7 ft SW groundswell (13-second period) and a combined energy of (1521). The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers, with powerful, clean waves rolling in. It’s a long-range call, but the signs are promising.

Temperature-wise, the water is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so don’t stress about that.

Signing off, Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
WSW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4895
2784
1728
1547
1067
961
905
700
649
480
398
324
250
261
525
486
535
494
1044
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
E
30
SE
20
E
30
E
25
SSE
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
SE
20
E
40
ENE
30
ESE
35
ENE
35
NE
20
WNW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
SW
5
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
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
5:15AM1.54m
5:34PM1.67m
Low Tide
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
11:15AM0.20m
11:45PM0.24m
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7:37
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6:07
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Temp °C
17
17
20
19
17
20
19
17
23
21
20
27
23
23
24
15
16
16
15
Feels °C
14
13
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10
10
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12
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13
13
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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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