Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
13.0°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,614 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line for Doring Bay.

This is a tricky stretch. We’ve got a real mix of conditions over the next couple of weeks, but there are a few windows where it could get pretty special. The water’s hanging at 55°, which is a whopping 4° colder than it should be for this time of year. That's a proper chill, so you’ll want a thick wetsuit if you’re heading out at Doring Bay. The swell’s coming from the right direction for this reef, straight out of the southwest, which is its sweet spot.

The first few days are a write-off, I’m not gonna lie. Tuesday the 15th is a dud with a weak onshore wind and messy, poor surf. Wednesday the 16th gets interesting, but it’s not for everyone. The morning brings in a solid 8ft of SW groundswell (13 sec period) with a clean offshore, but that’s serious energy (2994) and is pushing into expert-only territory. The afternoon drops to a shorter period (9 sec) and goes cross-shore, still a heavy 8ft but a bit lumpy – still too much for most.

Thursday the 17th is where the standout sits. We’ve got a clean, 8ft SSW swell with a solid 12-second period. The wind is a light offshore all day, first from the SE then swinging more southerly in the afternoon. This is proper Doring Bay reef territory. It’s big, yes, but for an intermediate who knows the spot, the combo of that open ocean power (1705 energy in the morning) and silky offshore winds is going to be epic. The reef will groom that longer-period swell into nice, punchy lines. Expect a crowd, because on a day like this, everyone will know.

Friday the 18th drops off a bit, still a clean 8ft in the morning but with a fresher wind that makes it less appealing. Saturday the 19th starts clean and offshore again with a fun 5ft SW swell. That morning is "very good" conditions on paper, but the swell is a bit smaller and the energy (765) is only moderate.

After that, Sunday the 20th has a pulse of longer-period swell (5ft at 14 sec) which brings big energy (1435), but the wind goes cross-shore and it’s messy. Monday the 21st is clean with a light offshore and a dropping 4ft W/SW swell, a nice mellow session if you need to wash the car.

From Tuesday the 22nd onwards, the quality fades fast. We get a mix of poor onshores, weak swells, and more onshore wind. There’s a gap of several days with little to recommend through the end of September. By the time we get into the 28th and 29th, it’s back to poor conditions with onshore winds and weak, short-period swell. The 30th is the same old story. For the second week, just keep an eye on the charts; it looks quiet and unremarkable after that Monday.

So, if you’re paddling out, your best bet is the Thursday the 17th – that’s the one with the size, the power, and the clean wind. Saturday morning the 19th is a solid second choice for a smaller, cleaner session.

Stay warm, and keep it between the buoys.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

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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Monday
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0.7
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1.6
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1.3
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
168
287
2042
2474
1098
821
1655
1521
1333
1216
785
591
580
457
658
990
947
512
390
299
227
Wind (km/h)
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NW
20
WNW
20
NW
35
S
15
SSW
10
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25
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SSW
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SSW
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High Tide
5:30PM1.54m
5:51AM1.38m
6:02PM1.39m
6:27AM1.25m
6:40PM1.24m
7:17AM1.12m
7:40PM1.10m
8:56AM1.03m
9:43PM1.04m
11:10AM1.07m
11:34PM1.10m
12:18PM1.20m
00:30AM1.23m
Low Tide
11:19AM0.30m
11:43PM0.32m
11:49AM0.43m
00:14AM0.45m
12:21PM0.57m
00:52AM0.59m
1:05PM0.70m
1:59AM0.71m
3:03PM0.80m
4:53AM0.72m
5:53PM0.73m
6:14AM0.62m
6:44PM0.60m
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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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