Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.5° C
2.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 6th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in. We’ve only got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks, and that’s Doring Bay. Let’s get into it.

For an exposed reef break like Doring Bay, we need the wind to play ball, and the swell direction needs to be in the window. The water is sitting at 55°F, which is 4°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a proper chill, so make sure you’ve got a thicker wetsuit ready if you’re heading out.

The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 2nd. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the southwest, with a solid 13-second period. The wind is a light 10 km/h from the south, which is cross-offshore and clean. Conditions are looking good for a surf. The combined swell energy is moderate at 466.

Monday the 3rd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has clean surf with a 4ft southwest swell, but the wind is a stiff 30 km/h from the east-northeast. It’s cross-offshore but that fresh breeze will make things a bit tricky. The afternoon turns to a cross-shore wind, which introduces a slight chop.

Tuesday the 4th afternoon is a standout for the early part of the week. The wind swings to the east at 20 km/h, turning offshore and clean. We’ve got a 4ft southwest swell, and the energy is moderate at 378. This is your pick if you want clean, manageable waves.

Now, hold on to your boards. Starting Wednesday the 5th, the swell really kicks up, but it comes with complications. By Thursday the 6th morning, we’re looking at a 10ft southwest swell with a 13-second period and massive energy of 3003. But that’s too big for this break – it’s expert territory only, and the wind is cross-onshore, making it lumpy. Friday the 7th morning is similar, with another 10ft monster, though the wind is light cross-offshore, so it’s clean but intimidating.

The peak of this big swell window happens on Monday the 11th and Tuesday the 12th. On Monday the 11th, both morning and afternoon see 13ft southwest swells, with the wind staying cross-offshore and clean. The energy is massive, hitting 8859 in the afternoon. Again, this is for experienced surfers only, and the size will be pushing the limits.

The real highlight of the whole outlook, in my opinion, is Tuesday the 12th morning. The swell drops to a still-juicy 6ft from the south-southwest, with a 14-second period. The wind is a barely-there 5 km/h from the south-southeast, making it cross-offshore and glassy. The break is clean, and the energy is a punchy 1655. This is the one to circle on your calendar for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell fades. Saturday the 15th morning is another good window for experienced crew. The swell is 8ft from the southwest with a 14-second period, but the magic is in the wind – a dead calm 0 km/h, making it glassy. Energy is 2577. That’s a proper clean look at a wave with some size.

Beyond that, things get smaller and wind-affected as we head into the second week, with plenty of cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The 16th and 17th are mostly marginal with moderate to fresh breezes.

The standout pick: Tuesday, 12th of August, morning. A manageable 6ft south-southwest swell, clean conditions, and light winds. It’s the best balance of size, power, and quality on offer here.

Stay safe out there, because when it gets big here, it gets *proper* big.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.2
SW
11
1
SW
11
1.3
SW
17
2
SW
16
2.3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
466
278
529
528
353
455
332
216
1038
1871
2119
3003
2528
2140
3216
2664
2094
2140
1594
2436
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
E
30
ENE
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
NW
20
E
10
NW
20
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
N
15
SSW
10
SE
10
E
25
S
10
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
NW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
5:34PM1.67m
5:51AM1.49m
6:09PM1.62m
6:31AM1.41m
6:50PM1.54m
7:20AM1.32m
7:42PM1.45m
8:27AM1.23m
8:53PM1.35m
9:57AM1.19m
10:26PM1.32m
11:31AM1.25m
11:54PM1.38m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.24m
11:48AM0.26m
00:22AM0.28m
12:25PM0.34m
1:06AM0.35m
1:11PM0.44m
2:03AM0.43m
2:14PM0.55m
3:25AM0.49m
3:49PM0.61m
5:08AM0.47m
5:40PM0.56m
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6:10
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Temp °C
25
19
25
31
23
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18
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Feels °C
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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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