Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 4,136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 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 talk about what’s cooking at Doring Bay. This is a reef setup that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the southwest swell. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3°F cooler than average, so you’ll want that extra thick wetsuit.
The first real window of opportunity opens up on Monday the 10th of August. The morning session is looking prime, with a clean 8ft SW groundswell rolling in at 11 seconds. The combined wave energy is pumping at a solid 1211, and with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph, it’s going to be clean. This is excellent surf, but at 8ft, it’s got some punch – best left for the experienced crew.
The rest of the first week gets messy. The wind picks up strongly out of the northeast on Wednesday and Thursday, turning the ocean into a washing machine. The swell is there, but the quality is poor. You’re better off waiting it out.
Now, the standout of the whole 16-day window arrives on Monday the 17th of August. The morning is looking absolutely glassy with a massive 10ft WSW groundswell and a long period of 16 seconds, pushing the combined energy to a whopping 4414. The wind is dead calm, glassy conditions. This is a big, powerful beast. At 10ft, it’s strictly for experts and the reef is going to be thumping. It’s too big for beginners and a serious challenge for everyone else.
The second week calms down a bit. Saturday the 22nd of August morning has a clean 7ft WSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds, and a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is strong at 2626. Then, the real treat for the weekend is Sunday the 23rd of August morning. It’s glassy again, with a clean 8ft WSW swell at 15 seconds. The combined energy is 2274, and it’s rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious stand-out session.
To wrap it up, Monday the 17th is the absolute bomb, but bring your big-wave board and your best skills. For a slightly more manageable but still epic session, hit the Sunday the 23rd morning glass-off. The crowds are only sometimes a problem here, so keep your eyes peeled, but it’s generally worth the paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, near gales from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri morning, calm by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 915 | 506 | 1188 | 692 | 1200 | 1626 | 1652 | 1692 | 1650 | 2715 | 2007 | 1589 | 1475 | 1226 | 1244 | 1190 | 1106 | 1139 | 1053 | 1599 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:59AM1.61m | 2:29PM1.69m | 2:46AM1.70m | 3:11PM1.80m | 3:29AM1.74m | 3:51PM1.86m | 4:09AM1.73m | 4:28PM1.86m | 4:47AM1.68m | 5:04PM1.81m | 5:23AM1.59m | 5:39PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:56PM0.27m | 8:18AM0.12m | 8:43PM0.14m | 9:00AM0.04m | 9:26PM0.05m | 9:39AM0.00m | 10:06PM0.02m | 10:15AM0.02m | 10:44PM0.04m | 10:50AM0.08m | 11:20PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.18m | 11:55PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
| kJ | 915 | 506 | 1188 | 692 | 1200 | 1626 | 1652 | 1692 | 1650 | 2715 | 2007 | 1589 | 1475 | 1226 | 1244 | 1190 | 1106 | 1139 | 1053 | 1599 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 14 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 |
| kJ | — | 367 | 27 | 151 | 307 | 149 | 71 | 653 | 1415 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 651 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 26 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 121 | 27 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 3 | SE 4 | E 4 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 12 | 28 | 56 | 34 | 32 | 41 | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 103 | 1 | 32 | 57 | 58 | 119 | 119 | 203 | 256 | 103 | 104 | 203 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 103 | 0 | 57 | 103 |
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