Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,949 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down the 16-day window for Doring Bay. It’s a reef setup, fairly consistent, and exposed to the SW. The water temp is running about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The outlook kicks off with a bit of a wait. The first real chance to get wet hits Sunday the 30th of August, but it’s not a simple call. The morning has a 8ft SW swell at 13 seconds, which is a solid groundswell carrying a lot of energy (2107). The wind is cross-off from the S at 9 mph, so it’s clean. But the wave comment flags it as marginal, so it’s not the standout. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 10ft at 12 seconds, with a cross wind from the SSW cranking at 22 mph. That’s messy and lumpy, and the energy is even higher (2257), but the wind kills it for a good paddle. Not the day.
Monday the 31st is a tease. Morning has 7ft at 12 seconds with light cross wind, but the marginal tag sticks. The swell drops a touch, and the energy is still moderate (1213). The afternoon is a write-off with a fresh cross breeze.
Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd are both frustrating. The swell is solid, 7ft to 10ft, with long periods (13-14 seconds), and the energy is strong (1429 to 3606). But the wind is either cross or cross-on, and the wave comment says the swell is too big for this break. For a reef, over 8ft is pushing it into expert-only territory, and the cross-chop makes it a battle. The Wednesday morning session has a 10ft swell at 14 seconds with a light cross-on breeze, which is a rare window of “wind and tide favorable” but the size is a warning. For a seasoned surfer, it’s a big, powerful paddle. For most, it’s a pass.
Thursday the 3rd through to the 7th of September is a rough patch. The swell drops, energy weakens, and the wind is either howling or onshore. The Friday the 4th afternoon has a 7ft SSW swell with a near gale offshore wind at 31 mph, which is technically clean but nearly impossible to paddle into. The surf quality is poor for days.
Now, the true standout. Look at Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning has a 5ft WSW swell at 14 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the E at 9 mph. The energy is moderate (733), and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” The wind is clean, the swell is a manageable size, and the direction lines up perfectly with the optimum SW. This is the pick of the run. The period is long, so the reef here will shape it up nicely. It’s a solid intermediate-friendly day.
After that, the swell drops again through the 9th and 10th, but keep an eye on Friday the 11th of September. The morning brings a 7ft WSW swell at 14 seconds, with light S wind at 6 mph, cross-off. The energy is strong (1811), and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The size is on the upper end of intermediate, but the clean, lined-up groundswell and light wind make it a proper session for those with the skill. The afternoon gets a bit cross and lumpy, so get out early.
The swell holds through the 12th and 13th, but the wind is messy again. The highlight is firmly the 8th of September morning for a clean, fun, manageable wave, and the 11th of September morning for a bigger, more challenging swell for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue night, near gales from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SSW 9 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
768 | 2107 | 2257 | 1902 | 1213 | 1127 | 524 | 1429 | 1657 | 3341 | 3606 | 2952 | 2241 | 1192 | 759 | 651 | 483 | 1155 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:16AM1.67m | 4:31PM1.79m | 4:49AM1.63m | 5:03PM1.75m | 5:25AM1.56m | 5:39PM1.66m | 6:04AM1.46m | 6:21PM1.54m | 6:53AM1.33m | 7:15PM1.40m | 8:04AM1.21m | 8:38PM1.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:12PM0.08m | 10:17AM0.10m | 10:43PM0.09m | 10:48AM0.14m | 11:16PM0.13m | 11:21AM0.22m | 11:53PM0.21m | 12:00PM0.32m | 00:37AM0.33m | 12:47PM0.45m | 1:36AM0.46m | 1:56PM0.59m | 3:10AM0.56m | ||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 |
768 | 2107 | — | 1902 | 1213 | 780 | 524 | 1429 | 1657 | 3341 | 3606 | 2952 | 2241 | 1192 | 759 | 414 | 483 | 1155 | 510 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 10 |
586 | — | — | — | — | — | 121 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 316 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | — | SW 12 | — | — | SW 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | SE 3 | — |
594 | — | 2257 | — | — | 1127 | 139 | 55 | 138 | 154 | — | — | — | 289 | 634 | 651 | 363 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 57 | 448 | 57 | 105 | 229 | 105 | 105 | 259 | 223 | 103 | 223 | 103 | 543 | 733 | 1038 | 1206 | 2582 | 58 |
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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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