Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.2° C
1.7° 

Doring Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


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, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 5,823 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. We’re looking at Doring Bay. It’s a reef break, good for intermediate skills, and it fires up pretty regularly. It’s exposed to a SW swell window, so when the ocean sends that direction, this place turns on. Right now, the start of the period is flat-out dead.

Thursday the 23rd is a total waste. A weak 5 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is side-shore and bumpy, and the energy is only 862. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. Don’t even think about it.

Now, Friday the 24th is a full-on standout. The morning sees a clean 10 ft SW swell, period at 15 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell, serious juice. Wind is a clean cross-off from the ENE at 10 mph, and the combined energy is screaming 4309. That 10 ft is big – over 8 ft, so this is experts only. Big, powerful, long-period waves on a reef. The afternoon holds similar with a 25 mph S cross-off. This is the session of the forecast.

Saturday the 25th backs off a bit. Morning is 7 ft SW at 13 seconds, moderate energy at 1643. The afternoon is the better call – 5 ft SSW swell with an offshore wind from the East at 12 mph. Clean. Good for intermediates.

Sunday the 26th is a mess. Strong breeze from the NE at 25 mph, 6 ft lumpy swell, poor conditions.

Monday the 27th is solid again. Morning has a 6 ft SW swell, 12-second period, light S wind at 6 mph making it clean (1649 combined energy). This is a great one for intermediate surfers.

Tuesday the 28th is another big one. 10 ft SSW swell, 15-second period, fresh offshore from the ESE at 22 mph. Combined energy is 4918. Huge, clean, heavy. Experts only.

Wednesday the 29th is choppy and onshore. Skip it.

Thursday the 30th morning is a gem – glassy. Zero wind, 5 ft SW swell at 13 seconds (723 combined energy). Expect very good surf, a rare moment of pure glass.

Friday the 31st gets a clean morning with a 4.5 ft SW swell, light cross-off breeze. Fun for beginners and intermediates.

After that, it drops off. The first week of August is small – 3.5 ft to 4 ft swells, often with onshore or side winds. Not worth the paddle.

Then, on Wednesday the 5th of August, another pulse arrives. 7 ft SW swell, period hitting 16 seconds – very long period groundswell. Combined energy is 2413. The afternoon is excellent: 7 ft SW, 16 seconds, cross-off from the NE at 9 mph. This is the second standout. Big, clean, powerful. Experts will be stoked.

Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are both solid, with Friday morning offering an 8 ft SW at 13 seconds, clean cross-off winds. That’s another expert session.

The two true standouts are Friday the 24th of July and Wednesday the 5th of August. Both are big, clean, and powerful. For the intermediate crew, Monday the 27th of July morning is your best bet.

Stay safe out there.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Direction
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1.6
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.5
WSW
12
3
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17
3
SW
15
3
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14
2.5
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13
2.2
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13
1.6
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12
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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
736
718
575
5372
4309
3372
2426
1643
739
1131
907
784
629
959
1444
2924
4136
3385
3622
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
15
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5
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15
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25
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20
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High Tide
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
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
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Feels °C
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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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