
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 4,645 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s 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 offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| 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
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Doring Bay over the next couple of weeks.
The first thing to say is that this is a proper, exposed reef break that’s gonna pump for a solid stretch, but you’ve gotta pick your moments. The water’s sitting at 56°F which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab a thicker steamer if you’re heading out.
The pattern starts with a big pulse of energy from the SW. The opening session on Friday 24 July is a bit of a beast – we’re talking 12ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds. The combined energy is massive (4491), but that’s the problem: it’s too big for this break. Even with favourable wind and tide, this is only for the absolute top-tier crew. Saturday 25 July morning is a much better window for experienced surfers. The swell has dropped to 7ft, still from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the wind is light from the east at 6 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is still strong (1643). That’s your standout for the first week – a solid, powerful swell with clean conditions.
Sunday 26 July is a write-off with a strong breeze from the NE at 28 mph making a mess of things. Monday 27 July afternoon has a big spike of 8ft swell with a very long period of 17 seconds from the SW, energy is through the roof (4563), but the cross-shore wind is creating chop, so it’s not the one. Tuesday 28 July has offshore winds from the ESE, 16 mph in the morning, keeping 8ft SW swell clean. That’s another good look for experienced surfers, but it’s a fresh breeze so expect some power.
The middle of the week, Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 July, sees the swell drop off and the wind picks up from the NE, making it a poor call. Friday 31 July afternoon has a 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, energy at 2393, but the wind is cross-shore with a slight chop, so it’s just okay.
Now, the real highlight? Saturday 1 August. The morning is glassy – zero wind – with a 7ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, and energy at 1754. That’s a clean, powerful swell hitting an exposed reef with no wind. For experienced surfers, this is the best session of the whole forecast. Sunday 2 August morning is also glassy, but the swell is smaller at 4ft, so it’s a fun, smaller option.
The second week has a few more promising windows. Wednesday 5 August morning is glassy with 8ft SW swell, period 14 seconds, energy at 2027 – excellent for the experienced crowd. Thursday 6 August morning has a 10ft SW swell again, but it’s too big for Doring Bay, so give it a miss. Saturday 8 August morning has a clean 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, energy at 1363, and light offshore wind. A solid end to the forecast.
Bottom line: you’ve got two standout sessions. Saturday 1 August morning is the pick of the whole forecast – glassy, 7ft SW groundswell, and a reef that’s gonna handle that period beautifully. Saturday 25 July morning is a close second for experienced surfers, with 7ft SW swell and clean light wind. Be aware that Doring Bay is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it can get crowded sometimes, so keep your wits about you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon night, strong winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
4491 | 3372 | 2035 | 1643 | 727 | 1298 | 1070 | 963 | 840 | 1067 | 3894 | 4645 | 3170 | 2173 | 1949 | 1150 | 821 | 659 | 479 | 416 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:06PM1.15m | 00:16AM1.23m | 1:05PM1.22m | 1:11AM1.30m | 1:49PM1.32m | 1:54AM1.38m | 2:25PM1.42m | 2:31AM1.46m | 2:59PM1.51m | 3:05AM1.52m | 3:30PM1.59m | 3:37AM1.56m | 4:01PM1.65m | 4:09AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:22PM0.66m | 6:59AM0.51m | 7:19PM0.58m | 7:43AM0.43m | 8:01PM0.49m | 8:19AM0.34m | 8:37PM0.41m | 8:51AM0.26m | 9:09PM0.33m | 9:21AM0.20m | 9:40PM0.28m | 9:49AM0.16m | 10:11PM0.24m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 |
4491 | 3372 | 2035 | 1643 | 727 | 1298 | 1070 | 963 | 840 | 1067 | 3894 | 4645 | 3170 | 2173 | 1949 | 1150 | 821 | 659 | 479 | 416 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | — | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 7 | SW 17 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | WNW 4 | SW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 668 | — | — | 191 | 264 | 228 | 594 | — | — | 199 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 6 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 156 | 75 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | NE 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — |
— | 14 | 45 | — | — | 5 | 25 | — | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 114 | — | 19 | 17 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 105 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 103 | 103 | 57 | 270 | 446 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 42 | 58 | 58 | 42 | 42 | 57 | 42 |
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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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