Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,889 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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 cookin' at Doring Bay.

Right off the bat, we've got a powerful yet tricky stretch ahead. The ocean is pumping serious energy, with the combined swell energy hitting some massive numbers (3169), but it's a case of 'too much of a good thing' to start. The water's sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want that wetsuit zipped up tight.

The first few days are a real mixed bag. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th are seeing solid 10ft SW groundswell with a long 13-14 second period, which is a beautiful sign of deep ocean energy. The problem? It's simply too big. That's a lot of water moving around, and for most of us, it's just going to be a washing machine. The winds are workable, but the sheer size is the limiting factor. Saturday the 8th drops a bit to 8ft, but the wind swings onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. Sunday the 9th is even worse, with 12ft swell and howling 25 mph winds. That's a skip day, pure and simple.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for Monday the 10th. The swell drops to a much more manageable 7ft from the SW (11 seconds), and we get a clean, gentle offshore breeze (9 mph from the SE). The energy is still moderate (1067), but the conditions finally come together. It's still a hefty wave, so it's for the experienced crew, but it's the first real window of quality. The wind is clean, the swell has direction, and it's a proper reef break, so it should hold that line.

The rest of that week gets messy again with strong winds and inconsistent swell until we hit Sunday the 16th. That morning is a standout. The wind is dead calm, glassy as a mirror, with a 6ft WSW swell (13 seconds). The energy is moderate (951), but that glassy, clean surface on a wave that size is a surfer's dream. It's a short window, but it's the best bet on offer.

Looking further ahead to the second week, there's a pulse of energy coming in around Monday the 17th with another 10ft swell, but again, it's probably too big. The real promise is on the far end, Wednesday the 19th. A lighter 6ft WSW swell with a light offshore breeze from the east. That's a hopeful sign for a clean session, but we're a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.

Overall, this is a forecast for the patient and the experienced. The first real window is Monday the 10th, and the absolute highlight is the glassy morning of Sunday the 16th. If you're a beginner, this stretch is largely a washout – the swell is just too big for most of it. If you're a kiter, those windy days with the big swell might look more interesting than paddle surfing.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon morning).

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SW
13
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13
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SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
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13
3.5
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3.5
SSW
12
3
SW
12
2.1
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11
2
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11
1.7
SSW
10
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.2
SW
22
1.5
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3169
2682
2938
3155
3438
3621
2288
2063
3334
3478
3795
2233
1067
938
624
928
569
1376
1626
1536
2109
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
S
15
SSE
10
E
25
S
15
S
25
S
25
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
45
S
10
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
E
40
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25
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50
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:27AM1.23m
8:53PM1.35m
9:57AM1.19m
10:26PM1.32m
11:31AM1.25m
11:54PM1.38m
12:45PM1.38m
1:04AM1.50m
1:42PM1.54m
1:59AM1.61m
2:29PM1.69m
2:46AM1.70m
3:11PM1.80m
3:29AM1.74m
Low Tide
2:14PM0.55m
3:25AM0.49m
3:49PM0.61m
5:08AM0.47m
5:40PM0.56m
6:31AM0.37m
6:59PM0.42m
7:31AM0.24m
7:56PM0.27m
8:18AM0.12m
8:43PM0.14m
9:00AM0.04m
9:26PM0.05m
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7:26
7:26
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6:14
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Temp °C
14
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19
14
12
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Feels °C
12
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12
17
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20
18
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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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