Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for this stretch of coast.

We’ve got a solid window of surf kicking off on August 31st, but it’s a mixed bag. The first few days are showing some real size, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. The real standout is hiding further down the line, so don’t be in a rush.

Monday August 31st, Doring Bay is your only option. The morning session is the pick of the day. We’ve got a clean 7ft groundswell rolling in from the southwest, with a nice 12-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze keeping the surface tidy. The combined energy is pumping at 1141 (moderate), and the water is sitting at 55°F, which is a very unusual 5°F colder than normal for this time of year – so you’ll want a good wetsuit. This is quality surf, but it’s for the experienced crew only; that size and the reef bottom demand respect. By the afternoon, the wind swings strong and the surf gets lumpy, so it’s a morning mission only.

Tuesday September 1st is a similar story. The morning has a bigger 8ft swell from the same southwest direction, with a long 13-second period. The energy is up to 1697 (moderate), but the wind is more cross-offshore, not quite as clean as Monday morning. It’s still surfable, but the afternoon is a total write-off with strong cross-shore wind.

Wednesday September 2nd is where things get serious. The morning swell hits 10ft from the southwest, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is massive at 3050 (strong). This is exclusively for the experts, and even then, it’s a wild ride. The wind is a light cross-shore, so there’s some chop, but this is a true big-wave day. The afternoon drops to 8ft but the wind picks up hard again.

Thursday September 3rd is another day for the brave. The morning shows a massive 16ft southwest swell with a moderate 11-second period, and the energy is off the charts at 6037 (very strong). The wind is cross-shore with rain, so it’s raw and heavy. The afternoon cleans up with a 15ft swell and a better cross-offshore wind, but it’s still only for the most experienced.

Now, here’s the one you’ve been waiting for. Sunday September 13th is the true standout. The morning at Doring Bay is absolutely magic. We’ve got a 7ft southwest swell, a 13-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead calm. The combined energy is 1573 (moderate), and the conditions are described as “excellent.” This is the kind of session you dream about. The waves will be clean, powerful, and lined up. The crowd factor at Doring Bay is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but for conditions like this, it’s worth it. The afternoon is still good, but the wind picks up a little, so the morning is the go.

Before that, from the afternoon of September 3rd through to September 12th, there’s a lot of messy, blown-out, or too-small surf. September 4th has a fresh offshore wind with a 7ft swell, but it’s marked as marginal, so it’s a gamble. The 5th and 6th drop off in size, and the 7th through 11th are mostly poor, with small waves and strong winds. September 12th shows a bit of a pulse again, but it’s not clean.

After that Sunday the 13th, the 14th and 15th drop off again into poor, small, or messy conditions. So, the call is clear: Monday August 31st morning for a clean, powerful session, but the absolute gem is the glassy morning of Sunday September 13th.

Stay safe, and don’t miss that 13th.

Rusty.

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