Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.6° C
2.2° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 3,488 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period with SSW 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 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 12s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 9th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

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.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Mon morning, strong winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Sun
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Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
12
3
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
2
SW
11
1.7
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SW
22
1.5
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
16
2.2
WSW
18
2.1
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3304
2683
1148
915
506
1077
692
1189
1626
1652
1825
1611
3032
2075
1527
1475
1318
1433
1333
1226
Wind (km/h)
40
S
15
SE
10
SE
20
SSW
15
E
30
E
35
ESE
35
E
50
ENE
30
NE
35
ENE
55
NE
30
NNE
45
NE
45
NE
15
SW
10
NE
20
NNE
5
WSW
5
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:04AM1.50m
1:42PM1.54m
1:59AM1.61m
2:29PM1.69m
2:46AM1.70m
3:11PM1.80m
3:29AM1.74m
3:51PM1.86m
4:09AM1.73m
4:28PM1.86m
4:47AM1.68m
5:04PM1.81m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.42m
7:31AM0.24m
7:56PM0.27m
8:18AM0.12m
8:43PM0.14m
9:00AM0.04m
9:26PM0.05m
9:39AM0.00m
10:06PM0.02m
10:15AM0.02m
10:44PM0.04m
10:50AM0.08m
11:20PM0.10m
clear
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7:28
7:26
7:26
7:24
7:24
7:22
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6:15
6:15
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:19
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Temp °C
15
12
12
15
15
14
21
21
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27
25
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19
17
Feels °C
5
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8
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9
6
12
13
9
19
18
11
22
20
15
26
18
19
16
16
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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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