Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Doring Bay. It's a reef setup, and it’s got some serious potential, but it’s not going to be handing out waves to everyone. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 4°F colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s a big deal – you’re going to want the thickest hood and gloves you own. This is not a day for the thin suit.

The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a big pulse of energy coming in right away, but it’s just too much for this spot. On Sunday the 9th, we’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period. The wave energy is pumping at 3304, but it’s predicted to be too big for Doring Bay. It’s going to be a washing machine. The wind is a strong S cross-off at 25 mph, but honestly, you’re better off watching this one from the rocks.

Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the SW, still with a solid 11-second period. The energy is down to 1148, but the wind goes light SE at 6 mph, which is a cross-off. This is the pick of the first week. It’s going to be clean and have some real push to it. This is for experienced surfers only, no doubt about it.

The rest of that week is a bit of a grind. The swell stays in the 5ft to 7ft range, but the winds get messy. There’s a lot of cross and cross-off wind, and the periods are all over the place. The morning of Tuesday the 11th has a 6ft SSW swell but a fresh E cross-off at 19 mph, which will keep it clean but a bit lumpy. The wind swings more offshore in the afternoon, but the quality drops. Thursday the 13th gets blown out by a near gale. It’s not worth paddling out for most of it.

The morning of Sunday the 16th is another small window. A 6ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and a light S cross-off wind. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers. The energy is a moderate 1011, so it won’t be as powerful, but it could be clean. This is a solid option if you missed the Monday swell.

Then things get big again. Monday the 17th brings another 10ft WSW swell, and again, it’s flagged as too big for this break. The energy is 4268, which is strong. The wind is light, but the size is just going to close it out and make it dangerous. Leave it.

The following week settles down. The swells are smaller, mostly in the 4ft to 6ft range, and the winds are a mix of cross and light. The standout is the morning of Thursday the 20th. We’ve got a 6ft WSW swell with a 13-second period and a gentle E offshore wind at 9 mph. It’s marked as excellent for experienced surfers with an energy reading of 1215. That’s a good, clean option.

Further out, the morning of Saturday the 22nd looks interesting. It’s a 5ft SW swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is glassy, NW at just 3 mph. It’s not a huge swell, but clean conditions can make up for a lot. It’s a promising prospect for the long range, but less certain.

To be honest, the best of the bunch is Monday morning on the 10th. You’ve got size, direction, period, and light wind all lining up. Sunday the 16th and Thursday the 20th are the other solid windows. Everything else is either too big, blown out, or just average. Keep an eye on the forecast, because things can change, but if you only get one session in, make it the 10th.

Rusty

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