Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at a solid 16-day window for Doring Bay. This is a reef setup, exposed to the SW, and it's a fairly consistent spot. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises when you hit the water.

The first real action kicks off on Thursday, the 10th of September. We’ve got a solid 5ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 16-second period, so there’s plenty of energy in the water (1503). The wind is a cross-shore from the SSW, which is going to put a little bump on the face. It's surfable, but that cross-chop will keep it from being perfect. It’s a bit soft for the afternoon, with the swell bumping up to 7ft but the wind cranking up to 19 mph, making it lumpy. Not the best session.

Friday the 11th is similar: a 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period. The wind is still cross-shore, so the morning offers a bit of a cleaner look, but the afternoon gets choppy again. The energy is moderate (1146), but it’s still a bit of a fight.

Now, Saturday the 12th is where things start to look up. The swell is a clean 4ft to 6ft SW, but the wind switches to a cross-offshore from the SSE. That’s the magic word: clean. The morning session with 4ft is going to be a dream, and the afternoon picks up to 6ft with a 15-second period and a massive 2640 combined energy. This is a standout. The wave quality is going to be smooth, and the long period means nice, lined-up sets. It’s a good day for intermediates, but the consistency is there.

Sunday the 13th, the wind swings onshore, so it gets bumpy. The swell is still there, 7ft in the morning, but it’s messy. Not a day to get excited about.

Monday the 14th is a write-off. Strong winds from the NW at 28 mph, a messy 7ft to 10ft wind swell with a short 7-second period. That’s just a washing machine. The energy is still there (1372), but it’s all wind. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddling.

We hit a quiet patch Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th has potential, but it’s a big one. Wednesday morning is a beast: 12ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, a massive 4823 energy, and clean cross-offshore winds. But the data says it’s too big for this break. That’s for experts only, and even then, it’s a heavy session. The afternoon drops to 7ft but the wind turns cross-shore, making it messy again.

Thursday the 17th is a return to form. Clean cross-off winds, 6ft SW swell with a 12-second period. The energy is good (1363), and it’s a solid, clean wave. Not a standout, but a very good day for a paddle.

Friday the 18th is clean with a 5ft to 6ft SW swell, but the wind is strong from the E and SSE. It’s clean, but the wind is strong, so it’s more of a work-out.

Now, the real standout of the whole period is Saturday the 19th of September. The morning is perfect: 7ft SW swell, 14-second period, gentle cross-offshore breeze from the S. The combined energy is 1653, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the one. The afternoon wind cranks up, so get your session in early.

Sunday the 20th is almost as good. The morning is glassy, with a light offshore from the SE, and a 6ft SW swell. That’s a dream session. The afternoon gets a bit of cross-offshore wind, but it’s still clean.

The final week sees the swell slowly fading. Monday the 21st is marginal, Tuesday the 22nd is a strong offshore wind that makes it hard to paddle into, and the energy drops to 451. Wednesday the 23rd is tiny, with 2ft to 3ft. Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th pick up a little, with 3ft to 4ft and a 15-second period, but the energy is low. It’s a bit of a wait for the next pulse.

So, to wrap it up: the best bets are the morning of Saturday the 19th and the morning of Sunday the 20th. That’s where you’ll find the cleanest, most powerful waves. The Saturday the 12th is also a great call for a clean, fun session. Get on it.

Rusty.

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