Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell on the way for Doring Bay, but it’s not all clean and easy. There’s a bit of a wait at the start, and the wind will be the main character in this story.

The first real action kicks off on Tuesday the 25th of August. It’s a bit of a messy start, but the ocean is definitely awake. The swell is hitting 8ft from the SW with a period of 14 seconds, packing a lot of energy (2047). The water is sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a good wetsuit. The wind is a cross-shore from the SSW, not ideal, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Not a standout, but it’s a sign of what’s to come.

We get a cleaner window on Wednesday morning the 26th. The swell has dropped a touch to 6ft from the SW, but the wind has swung around to a cross-offshore from the ENE at 9 mph. The waves will be clean and the energy is still strong (1100). It’s a good session, but not the best of the run.

The real gem, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday morning, the 31st of August. This is the standout. The swell is a solid 6ft out of the SW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a powerful 1007. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW at just 6 mph. It’s clean, it’s got power, and it’s the best combination of size and conditions we’ll see. The report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers, and that’s the truth. The crowds are *sometimes* a factor here, so you might have some company, but with conditions like this, it’s worth it.

Moving into the first week of September, the swell gets bigger. Wednesday the 2nd of September has a massive 12ft SW swell rolling in, with crazy energy (4342). But that’s too big for this break—it’s for experts only, and the wind is going to be messy. The following morning, the 3rd of September, brings another clean window with 7ft SW swell and light offshore winds, another excellent session for experienced surfers.

The second week sees the swell fade. From the 5th of September onward, it’s small and weak, with combined energy dropping below 200. The wind is all over the place, and there’s nothing worth paddling out for. There’s a large gap of nearly a week of poor to marginal conditions.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday morning, the 31st of August. For a second standout, Thursday morning, the 3rd of September, is also a great call for the experienced crew. Get out there when it’s clean, because the wind is going to be a challenge for most of this run.

Rusty.

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