
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s 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 (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next 16 days for Doring Bay. This is a classic exposed reef setup, and it's going to be a wild ride. We've got a big gap of nothing good to start, so patience is key.
The first real sniff of action is a bit of a letdown. From Wednesday the 22nd through to Thursday the 23rd, we’ve got some SW swell pushing in, around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is all wrong with cross and cross-onshore conditions. The water is sitting at 55.9°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, and the energy is moderate (1362). It's a write-off, honestly. Just small, rippled-out waves.
Then we hit a massive pause. From Friday the 24th morning, the swell absolutely detonates. We’re looking at an 11.5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at a massive 4491. It’s clean with offshore wind, but this is a death wish for all but the most experienced. The wave comment itself says it's too big for this break. This is a “stay on the beach and watch” kind of day. This big, powerful, very long-period groundswell continues through Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, but the winds are cross-off and strong. The waves are still there, but the quality is marginal.
Now, after a few days of messy, blown-out, or simply too-big surf, a couple of true standouts appear. Mark your calendar for Monday the 27th. The morning is a dream. We’ve got a 7.2ft SW swell, a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a dead calm. The combined energy is strong at 1777, and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one. Get on it. The crowds out here are only sometimes a problem, so you might have it to yourself.
The next standout is a bit further out, on Wednesday the 29th. Another morning of glassy, calm conditions, with a 6.9ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1657). This is another world-class window for the crew that knows what they’re doing on a reef. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s all yours.
By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to a more manageable 5.2ft, and we get a clean, offshore wind from the east. This is still excellent for experienced surfers, just a bit smaller. After that, the swell steadily fades and the wind picks up, turning everything into a choppy mess or just too small. The 31st of July and the first week of August are a write-off with strong offshore winds but tiny, weak swell. The energy drops to a weak 194 towards the end of the run. The pattern just fizzles out.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are poor, then a massive, dangerous swell hits. The real gems are the glassy mornings of Monday the 27th and Wednesday the 29th. That’s the Doring Bay magic.
Stay safe, RUSTY.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1357 | 1163 | 884 | 736 | 575 | 4948 | 4491 | 3594 | 2035 | 1643 | 1331 | 1031 | 907 | 784 | 1006 | 1415 | 1468 | 1935 | 2655 | 2881 | 2423 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:27AM1.13m | 9:46PM1.23m | 10:48AM1.11m | 11:05PM1.19m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:20PM0.67m | 4:36AM0.60m | 4:57PM0.71m | 5:58AM0.58m | 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 | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 24 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
1357 | 1163 | 884 | 736 | 575 | 4948 | 4491 | 3594 | 2035 | 1643 | 1331 | 1031 | 907 | 784 | 1006 | 1415 | 1468 | 1935 | 2655 | 2881 | 2423 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | — | SSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SSW 16 | — | — | — |
5 | 5 | 61 | — | 280 | 274 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 217 | 31 | 362 | 480 | 458 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 43 | — | — | 10 | 8 | — | 222 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 103 | 42 | 1 | 219 | 2 | 2 | 105 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 42 | 117 | 105 | 57 | 0 | 105 | 187 | 32 | 103 | 103 |
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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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