Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.5° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,658 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with WSW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 11th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on Doring Bay for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a slow start this Friday, September 11th. Swell is rolling in around 6ft from the WSW, but a gusty cross-shore wind from the SSW is messing it up, leaving the surface with some chop. It’s not great. The swell energy is strong though, sitting at (1117), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle.

Saturday the 12th starts looking better. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the SSE and a 4ft SW swell. It’s small but promising. The real standout of the whole period is Saturday afternoon. The wind is light cross-off from the S, the swell bumps to 6ft from the SW with a very long period of 15 seconds and a massive energy reading of (2002). That’s the one. Doring Bay is an exposed reef, so this long-period groundswell will do it justice. It’s in the intermediate range, so it’s a bit punchy for beginners at this size, but for experienced surfers, this is clean, powerful, and the best on offer.

Sunday the 13th has size in the morning, 7ft SW, with clean cross-off winds, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h, making it feel raw. By the afternoon the rain moves in and the wind swings onshore, killing it completely.

From Monday the 14th through Tuesday the 15th, it’s a write-off. Onshore gales, messy conditions, and poor surf quality. You can put the board away for those days. The swell energy drops right down into the hundreds, not worth mentioning.

We get back into it on Wednesday the 16th morning. Clean, cross-off wind from the S with a solid 8ft WSW swell and a very strong energy reading of (2827). That’s a lot of water moving, definitely only for the experienced crew. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes" so you might have a few others out, but with that much power, it might thin the pack out.

Thursday the 17th is clean again in the morning with a smaller 5ft SW swell. It’s a good, manageable size but the energy drops to (898). Fine for a session, not a standout.

Friday the 18th looks tidy. Clean both morning and afternoon, with a solid 6ft to 7ft SW swell. The energy is right up there (1284 to 1632). This is a good, consistent stretch of clean surf.

The next real highlight comes on Saturday the 19th morning. A light breeze from the S, glassy clean conditions, with a 6ft SW swell and a very long period of 14 seconds. Energy is high at (1632). This is another top session for experienced surfers, with clean lines and good power.

After that, we roll into a more inconsistent stretch. Sunday the 20th starts okay but gets blown out by a strong afternoon wind. The rest of the week sees messy, onshore conditions through Monday and Tuesday the 21st and 22nd, with some strong winds.

By Wednesday the 23rd morning, we get a fresh offshore wind from the ESE, but the swell drops to a weak 4ft. Not much to get excited about.

Thursday the 24th brings better news. Fresh offshore winds from the E and SE all day, with a clean, 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is (1877) in the morning. This is a solid, clean option for the end of the forecast window.

The final record is Saturday the 26th morning. Glassy conditions, a slight air from the NNW, with a 4ft SW swell. The energy is moderate at (762), but that glassy water is perfect for a fun, small-wave session.

So, to sum it up: the best sessions are the afternoon of Saturday the 12th (6ft, clean, powerful) and the morning of Saturday the 19th (6ft, glassy, long period). For the more advanced, the Wednesday the 16th morning with 8ft and huge energy is a proper challenge.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Friday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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WSW
13
1.7
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
2
SSW
10
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
15
2.2
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16
2.1
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14
1.8
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14
1.5
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13
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2.4
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SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1289
893
658
716
716
1526
2295
1830
1288
767
466
622
263
198
679
2658
2151
1135
1060
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
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5
SW
30
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20
WNW
15
NW
40
NNW
40
NW
25
NNW
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WNW
15
NW
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S
25
SSW
15
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High Tide
3:09AM1.73m
3:24PM1.87m
3:44AM1.73m
3:57PM1.86m
4:17AM1.69m
4:28PM1.79m
4:48AM1.61m
4:59PM1.68m
5:20AM1.51m
5:30PM1.54m
5:51AM1.38m
6:02PM1.39m
Low Tide
9:07PM0.01m
9:15AM0.04m
9:41PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.05m
10:13PM0.01m
10:19AM0.10m
10:44PM0.09m
10:49AM0.19m
11:14PM0.19m
11:19AM0.30m
11:43PM0.32m
11:49AM0.43m
00:14AM0.45m
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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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