Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up like for Doring Bay. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW, and it's got a decent run of swell on the way, but we have to wade through a bit of inconsistency to get to the real gems.

The first real action kicks off Tuesday 28 July. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell hitting in the morning. The swell is 8 ft at 15 seconds, with a whopping combined energy of (2784). That’s plenty of power, but it’s going to be a handful – this is for experienced surfers only. The wind is light and offshore from the E at 12 mph, so conditions are clean. Expect long, powerful lines, but with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, making it a bit of a paddle. It’s a bit of a standout for the first week, but you’ll need to earn your waves.

The swell eases through Wednesday and Thursday, dropping to 6 ft then 5 ft, but the wind goes cross-offshore, which still keeps things clean. It’s more manageable for intermediate surfers, but the energy drops off significantly (down to 700). Friday and Saturday look less interesting with smaller, weaker swell and strong winds, so a bit of a lull.

Monday 3 August brings a real treat. The morning is glassy with a light ENE breeze, and the swell has bumped back up to 7 ft from the WSW at 14 seconds. The energy is back up to (2025), and with that glassy surface, the waves will be smooth and lined up. Again, this is a solid size, better suited for experienced surfers, but the quality is top-notch.

The forecast gets a bit wild for Thursday 6 August. The swell is forecast to be a massive 12 ft from the SW, with a long 14-second period and combined energy of (5246). That’s a lot of water moving. The problem is, it’s likely too big for this break, turning into a washing machine. It’s one for the experts only, and even then, you’ll need to be on your game. The wind is light cross-onshore, which won’t help.

After that, the swell stays big but messy for a few days, with a mix of onshore and cross-off shore winds. The size varies from 10 ft down to 6 ft, but the quality isn’t as good as the earlier windows.

Looking further out, Monday 10 August offers a return to cleaner conditions. The morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the SE at 9 mph, with a 5 ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (825), and it’s a more user-friendly size for intermediates. The following day, Tuesday 11 August, the swell jumps back to 10 ft, which will be too big again for this spot.

The standout to really circle on the calendar is Wednesday 12 August. The morning is glassy, with a 7 ft SW groundswell (13-second period) and a combined energy of (1521). The wind is dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers, with powerful, clean waves rolling in. It’s a long-range call, but the signs are promising.

Temperature-wise, the water is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so don’t stress about that.

Signing off, Rusty.

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