
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,315 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 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
G'day, Rusty here, and we've got a proper long-range outlook for Doring Bay that's got me all stirred up. This is a reef break that's exposed to the SW, and it's a fairly consistent one, so there's good reason to keep an eye on it. The water's sitting at 56°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll want a decent steamer.
Right, the surf's not really on the cards at the start. The first few days look pretty average. Monday the 20th has a 5ft SW swell but a cross-shore wind's making it a bit choppy and the energy is moderate (463). Forget about it.
Tuesday the 21st is where it starts to get interesting. Tuesday morning, we've got a glassy surface with a 3ft SSW swell ride from a long 15-second period. The energy is moderate (587). It's small, but clean. That afternoon, it jumps to 7ft SW, but the wind swings cross-shore and the energy jumps up (1580), making it a bit of a mess.
Now, Wednesday the 22nd morning is proper. Glassy conditions, 7ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and strong energy (1362). That's a solid session for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets cross-onshore and choppy, so don't hang around.
Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th morning are a frustrating tease. On Thursday, you've got a 5ft SW swell with a 12-second period and moderate energy (789), but the cross-shore wind isn't ideal. Then Friday the 24th morning, we get a huge 12ft SW swell from a very long 15-second period, with a gentle offshore wind and massive energy (4763). The wind is clean, but honestly, that's too big for this break. It's a powerhouse only for the brave or the fools, and the crowd factor is there. The afternoon is the same story with a 10ft SW swell.
The following week is a mixed bag. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have decent 6ft to 6ft SW swells with clean winds, but the energy is moderate (1572 to 1013). It's rideable, but nothing to write home about. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th get blown out by strong cross-shore and fresh winds, even with an 8ft SW swell. That's a kite-surfing setup, not a paddle one.
Then, we get to the real standout. Wednesday the 29th morning. We've got an 8ft SW swell with a very long 14-second period, a light offshore wind from the east, and powerful energy (2846). This is the one. It's big, but it's clean and powerful. The reef should handle that long-period energy well, offering up some proper walls. The crowds are a possibility, but for that quality, you'll take it.
Thursday the 30th morning is a nice little follow-up. A 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, offshore wind, and moderate energy (932). Clean and fun.
Now, Friday the 31st is another one of those huge days. We're looking at a 10ft SW swell from a very long 16-second period, with massive energy (4722). The wind is clean, but it's too big for the average punter. The afternoon is the same story with an 12ft SW swell. This is expert territory only.
The first weekend of August is iffy. Saturday the 1st has a massive 12ft SW swell on the morning, but it's too big. Sunday the 2nd morning is a glassy, clean 6ft SSW swell with moderate energy (884). That's a nice, manageable session to end the good run.
After that, from Monday the 3rd, it all drops off. The swell size plummets, and the wind turns onshore, giving us poor conditions. Energy drops to weak (121) or worse. That's a solid gap of no surf to finish the forecast.
So, if you're looking for the best of the best, it's Wednesday the 29th of July morning. That's a standout. The Thursday the 30th morning is a solid second option. Don't sleep on the Sunday the 2nd of August morning for a clean, glassy session either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
373 | 122 | 377 | 1553 | 1847 | 1357 | 1144 | 884 | 646 | 578 | 6112 | 4763 | 3944 | 2626 | 1756 | 1034 | 1131 | 1013 | 963 | 1131 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:47PM1.44m | 8:20AM1.20m | 8:39PM1.32m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:13AM0.47m | 2:11PM0.58m | 3:14AM0.56m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 21 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
373 | 82 | 377 | 1553 | 1847 | 1357 | 1144 | 884 | 646 | 578 | 6112 | 4763 | 3944 | 2626 | 1756 | 1034 | 1131 | 1013 | 963 | 1131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — |
90 | 117 | 153 | 24 | 10 | 5 | — | 61 | 143 | 280 | 133 | — | — | — | — | 538 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 12 | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 122 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | SSE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | — | SW 4 |
— | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | 3 | 5 | 6 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 57 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 2 | 2 | 103 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 42 | 42 | 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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