Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.2°C
3.0° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 4,392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up at Doring Bay. The water is sitting at 54°, which is way colder than normal for this time of year – a solid 5° drop, so you’ll be wanting a thick wetsuit, no question.

The first few days are a write-off, honestly. That Tuesday afternoon (1st September) has a 8ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s a messy cross-shore breeze at 19 mph, and the combined energy is a massive 2010, but it’s just lumpy and chopped. Not worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 2nd sees the swell pumping up to 10ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the energy is enormous (3050), but it’s simply too big for this spot – that’s expert-only territory and even then, it’s pushing limits. Thursday the 3rd brings a 13ft monster on the same cross-shore wind, just chaos.

We get a bit of hope on Friday the 4th morning. The wind swings SE at 16 mph, giving us a clean cross-off breeze, and the swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SSW at 10 seconds. The energy is moderate (921). It’s a solid, punchy wave, but it’s better for the experienced crew. The afternoon cleans up even more with a pure offshore SE wind at 22 mph, and the swell is 6ft. That’s a top-notch window for the skilled surfer, very clean conditions.

The weekend from the 5th drops right off. Swell dips to 3ft – 4ft, and while the wind is off, there just isn’t enough power. The energy is weak (265-326). It’s a flat spell for a few days.

The middle of the week (6th – 9th) is mostly small or onshore junk. Sunday the 6th has a long-period 4ft SW swell at 18 seconds, but it’s a cross-off breeze, and that long period makes it tricky at a beach break – it’ll break too straight. The energy is moderate (971). Not a standout.

The one true standout in this whole 16-day window is Friday the 11th morning. We’ve got a 6ft SW swell at 12 seconds, combined energy of 865 (moderate), and the wind is pure offshore from the east at a glassy 3 mph. The conditions are marked as excellent. This is a proper, clean, surfable wave for intermediate to advanced surfers. The swell direction (WSW) is pretty much right on the money for the optimum SW direction. The water is still cold, but the waves will be smooth and lined up. That’s the session to clear your schedule for.

Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th go back to onshore and small, another blank stretch. Then Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are small and limp, with light cross-shore breezes, barely enough to get a ride (2ft – 4ft).

Looking further out, Wednesday the 16th has some promise. The morning session shows a 7ft SW swell with a long 16-second period, and the energy is strong (2696). The wind is a light cross-off from the south at 6 mph, giving clean conditions. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a big, powerful groundswell, so it’ll be waiting for the take-off, but it’s a wave for the crew who know what they’re doing. The period is very long, so it’ll be better for a point or reef, but Doring Bay is a reef, so it should hold up nicely. The afternoon has a bit more wind, but still clean.

All in all, the best bet is Friday the 11th morning for a clean, head-high session. If you’re hardcore and want something bigger, Wednesday the 16th morning is the one, but it’s a long way out and the forecast might change.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

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13
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1933
3299
3050
2693
1975
1581
4392
1469
778
664
415
181
260
214
790
1004
543
532
618
336
Wind (km/h)
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15
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WNW
15
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SSE
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High Tide
5:39PM1.66m
6:04AM1.46m
6:21PM1.54m
6:53AM1.33m
7:15PM1.40m
8:04AM1.21m
8:38PM1.27m
9:51AM1.16m
10:30PM1.24m
11:34AM1.26m
00:01AM1.34m
12:42PM1.42m
1:03AM1.47m
Low Tide
11:53PM0.21m
12:00PM0.32m
00:37AM0.33m
12:47PM0.45m
1:36AM0.46m
1:56PM0.59m
3:10AM0.56m
4:00PM0.65m
5:14AM0.53m
5:57PM0.54m
6:31AM0.40m
7:02PM0.38m
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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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