Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's have a look at what Doring Bay is cooking up for us.

First up, the water's a bit nippy at 56°, running about 3° colder than usual for this time of year, so maybe dig out the steamer.

Overall, we're looking at a real mixed bag. There's a lot of swell on the calendar, but the first week or so is mostly marginal, with just a few windows of clean conditions. It's not until we get into early August that things start to get really interesting, and then it gets *proper* big. For now, let's take it day by day.

On Thursday July 30th, it's a slow start. The morning has a clean 5ft SW swell (13 seconds) but with a cross-off wind, it's not setting the world on fire and the wave energy is moderate (700). The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 5ft SW swell (13 seconds) and offshore wind, giving decent shape, though still not a standout.

Friday the 31st is a bit of a washout with strong winds and poor surf on offer, so give it a miss. Saturday and Sunday look flat and messy with light cross-onshore winds, nothing to get excited about.

Now, Monday August 3rd is our first real highlight. We've got a clean 4ft SW groundswell (13 seconds) with glassy conditions in the morning. The wave energy is starting to build (788) and the light offshore later in the day keeps it clean. This is a solid, fun day for an intermediate surfer. The crowds can pop up here sometimes, so you might have to share.

The surf builds through Tuesday and Wednesday, but things get a bit tricky. By Wednesday August 5th, it's ramping up in a big way. The afternoon sees a 10ft SW groundswell (15 seconds) with a long period and the combined swell energy is massive (3695). This is a big, powerful ocean. This is too big for anyone but experts, and even then, that long-period stuff can jack up on a reef. The cross-on wind is light, but the sheer size is the dominant factor here.

This big swell hangs around through Thursday and Friday (August 6th & 7th) with sets from head-high to double overhead and glassy or offshore mornings. The wave energy reading is insane – over 4000 on Friday morning. Top-tier for big-wave chargers only.

After that, the swell drops a little, but then on Sunday August 9th, we see another massive pulse, this time from the SSW. A 13ft swell (12 seconds) with a wave energy over 7000. This is absolutely enormous and onshore winds spoil it, so it's really only a spectacle for the brave or the foolish.

The following week into mid-August looks to be smaller and less consistent, with a final nod to a nice clean day on Friday August 14th. The morning has a clean 4ft WSW swell (11 seconds) in light cross-off winds, moderate wave energy (663), and the afternoon cleans up again with a 3ft, very long-period 18-second groundswell. This would be a long, clean rolling day best suited for the points and reefs, as beach breaks might close out with that period.

If you're looking for the best paddable waves, Monday August 3rd is your call for fun, clean, manageable waves. If you're an experienced charger, the window from August 5th to the 7th is the big stuff, but pick your morning windows.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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