Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,207 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s 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 (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've got the lowdown on the next few weeks at Doring Bay. This is a reef break, so it's about quality over quantity, and it looks like we're in for a real mixed bag. The water is sitting at 54°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll be wanting a good thick wetsuit.
The first couple of days are a write-off, mate. Wednesday the 19th is a mess with a strong cross-shore and a lumpy cross-chop, so don't even bother. It's not until Thursday morning, the 20th of August, that things start to look up. We've got a clean 8ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind. This is proper surf for experienced surfers, with moderate wave energy (1629). The afternoon gets stuffed by a fresh cross-shore wind, so get on it early.
Friday the 21st is the real standout of the first week. The morning is glassy, with a calm wind and a clean 7ft SW groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (1130), and the conditions are perfect for a reef break. This is the session you want to be in the water for. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy with a cross-shore, so again, morning is the key.
Saturday the 22nd drops right off with small 3ft SSW swell, but it's a good sign for beginners. Sunday the 23rd morning is back with a bang: a clean 8ft SW groundswell and a light cross-offshore breeze. It's another excellent session for experienced surfers, with strong wave energy (1762).
The following week has some promise. Monday the 25th morning is a cracker with a 4ft SW groundswell, a 14-second period, and a clean offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1230), and the conditions are clean. Tuesday the 26th morning is a bit iffy with a cross-onshore wind, but the afternoon on the 31st of August is a real highlight. We've got an 8ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period and a clean offshore wind. The wave energy is very strong (2794), and it's excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising long-range call, but worth keeping an eye on. The 1st of September is also decent with a clean morning.
The far end of the forecast, on the 3rd of September, the swell gets massive, hitting 15ft. That's way too big for this reef, so it's a pass for paddle surfing, but might be interesting for the kite crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1891 | 1392 | 1189 | 1629 | 2140 | 1682 | 1130 | 882 | 729 | 238 | 220 | 647 | 1762 | 1363 | 811 | 698 | 408 | 319 | 641 | 1632 | 1266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:33PM1.27m | 8:14AM1.10m | 8:39PM1.14m | 9:52AM1.04m | 10:26PM1.09m | 11:45AM1.08m | 00:01AM1.15m | 12:51PM1.19m | 00:58AM1.25m | 1:31PM1.32m | 1:37AM1.37m | 2:03PM1.46m | 2:11AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.57m | 1:54AM0.60m | 2:00PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.69m | 4:05PM0.78m | 5:36AM0.67m | 6:14PM0.72m | 6:46AM0.57m | 7:09PM0.60m | 7:27AM0.46m | 7:47PM0.49m | 7:59AM0.34m | 8:18PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1891 | 1392 | 1189 | 1629 | 2140 | 1682 | 1130 | 882 | 729 | 220 | 220 | 647 | 1762 | 1363 | 811 | 698 | 408 | 254 | 436 | 1632 | 1266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | WSW 10 | WSW 15 | — | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 238 | 138 | 568 | — | 143 | 119 | 46 | 102 | 130 | 641 | 24 | 499 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 16 | WSW 11 | SSW 20 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 118 | 153 | 37 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 119 | 94 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 322 | 117 | 85 | 125 | 319 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 223 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 57 | 226 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 105 | 0 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 32 |
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