Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid window of south-west swell on the way for Doring Bay, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag—plenty of size early on, but you’ve gotta pick your moments for clean conditions.

The big story kicks off right from the start. Wednesday 2nd September sees a hefty 10ft SW swell rolling in, with a long 13-second period. The combined energy is pumping at 2731, which is serious grunt. But here’s the catch—that north-westerly wind is cranking at 19 mph, putting a lumpy cross-chop on the face. The water is also sitting at a very unusual 54°F, a massive 6° colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be reaching for the thickest rubber you’ve got. This one’s for experienced surfers only—it’s big and messy.

Thursday 3rd September is a write-off. Onshore winds and rain showers mean poor conditions both morning and afternoon. Friday 4th is more promising. Morning brings a clean, cross-off breeze from the SE at 22 mph, with an 8ft SSW swell (10-second period, 1608 energy). It’s still sizeable, but the wind is working for us. By the afternoon, the wind shifts offshore from the ESE, and the swell drops to a more manageable 6ft (740 energy). That Friday afternoon session looks like the first real standout—clean, offshore lines, and just enough juice.

Saturday 5th sees the swell backing off (4ft morning, 3ft afternoon) with clean but weak conditions. Not much to get excited about. Sunday 6th morning catches a pulse of very long-period groundswell—4ft from the SW with an incredible 18-second period and 1221 energy. That period is so long it’ll wrap beautifully around the reef at Doring Bay, but the wind is light cross-shore. It’s a weird one—glassy lines but a bit of a wait between sets. Worth a paddle if you’ve got patience.

The real gem looks like Tuesday 8th September morning. Glassy conditions—absolutely zero wind—with a 3ft SW swell, 12-second period, and 560 energy. The wave comment says expect very good surf, and I’d agree. Clean, waist-to-shoulder high waves with no wind bump. This is the session to circle. Light crowds are possible here Doring Bay, but it’s fairly consistent, so you might have it to yourself.

Monday 14th September morning also shapes up nicely—another glassy morning with 5ft SW swell (12 seconds, 627 energy). Expect very good surf again. The reef should be peeling smooth.

Overall, the best on offer is Friday 4th afternoon (offshore wind, 6ft SW) and Tuesday 8th morning (glassy, 3ft SW). Sunday 6th morning is a dark horse for the long-period crew. The rest of the 16-day window has scattered marginal surf, mostly messing up with onshore or cross-shore winds. Don’t hold your breath for the second week—it’s mostly small or choppy.

Stay stoked, and pick your windows.

Rusty.

Read more