Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.3° C
1.5° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in imperial. Let’s talk Doring Bay in feet and Fahrenheit.

Water temp is 55.9°F—a bit colder than the long-term average for this time of year, so layer up if you’re heading out.

Overall Pattern
We’ve got a mix of clean windows and some big, heavy swell. The early part of the week offers glassy mornings, then a big SW pulse hits around Friday the 24th—that one’s for the brave only. After that, the wind goes sour for a long stretch. Let’s go through it.

Monday 20 July – Tuesday 21 July: The Best Early Windows
Monday morning is glassy with a 5.9ft SW swell, 10-second period, moderate energy at 738. Clean lines and fun. Tuesday morning is a different kind of fun: 3.0ft SSW swell but with a 15-second period, giving it real groundswell grunt. Energy 587, still moderate, and cross-off wind keeps it clean. Both mornings are the pick of the early part.

Wednesday 22 July – Thursday 23 July
Wednesday morning has 7.2ft SW swell, 12 seconds, energy 1450 (strong), but light cross-shore wind creates a bit of chop. Afternoon goes cross-onshore and messy. Thursday is similar—1.6-1.8m? Actually 5.2-5.9ft, but with cross-shore wind, marginal quality.

Friday 24 July – Saturday 25 July: The Big Swell
Friday morning: 11.5ft SW swell, 15 seconds, energy 4635—very strong. Offshore wind, clean face, but that’s a heavy wave only for experts. Afternoon is 9.8ft, 14 seconds, still clean. Saturday morning holds 6.2ft, 13 seconds, energy 1716, with cross-off wind. The real standout is Saturday afternoon: 5.9ft, 13 seconds, energy 1602, and offshore wind from the east. That’s clean, manageable for intermediates, and the best of the whole run.

Sunday 26 July – Monday 27 July
Sunday morning has strong NE wind (22 mph), choppy. Afternoon onshore. Monday is a total loss—strong NW winds, cross-onshore, lumpy.

Tuesday 28 July – Wednesday 29 July
Tuesday: rain, strong cross-onshore winds, 9.8-11.5ft swell—ugly. Wednesday is another too-big day (9.8ft, 14 seconds, energy 3939) but with light cross-shore wind. Only for experts, and not ideal.

Thursday 30 July – Friday

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Direction
Period (s)
1.8
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10
1.6
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9
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
15
2
SSW
14
2.4
SW
13
2.2
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12
2
SW
12
1.8
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13
1.6
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12
1.8
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2.5
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1.9
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1.8
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12
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12
1.9
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
634
405
122
377
1576
1942
1450
1144
1069
760
836
3542
4635
3725
2693
1210
1006
1131
939
963
944
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSW
5
S
10
SW
20
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
15
SSW
10
SE
5
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20
S
10
E
25
ENE
20
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30
ENE
35
NE
10
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
7:47PM1.44m
8:20AM1.20m
8:39PM1.32m
9:27AM1.13m
9:46PM1.23m
10:48AM1.11m
11:05PM1.19m
12:06PM1.15m
00:16AM1.23m
1:05PM1.22m
1:11AM1.30m
1:49PM1.32m
1:54AM1.38m
Low Tide
1:21PM0.45m
2:13AM0.47m
2:11PM0.58m
3:14AM0.56m
3:20PM0.67m
4:36AM0.60m
4:57PM0.71m
5:58AM0.58m
6:22PM0.66m
6:59AM0.51m
7:19PM0.58m
7:43AM0.43m
8:01PM0.49m
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Feels °C
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27
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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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