Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.5°C
2.8° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks at Doring Bay. This is a reef setup that’s exposed to the SW, and it’s generally a fairly consistent spot, so we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way.

The water is sitting at 55°F, which is a solid 5°F colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s a noticeable chill, so don’t even think about a spring suit – you’ll want a proper thick steamer.

Wednesday morning is where we kick things off. It’s glassy, with a light NNW breeze and a clean 2ft SW swell. The energy is modest (202), but those conditions are a rare treat. The water is glassy, and it’s a perfect window for a longboard or a funboard to get a few clean ones. The swell is coming from the optimum direction with a decent 14-second period pushing through. The crowds are possible here, but on a Wednesday morning like this, you might have it nearly to yourself.

The rest of the week is a fight. Thursday morning sees the swell bump up to 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, pushing the energy up (1529), but that cross-shore wind from the SSW messes with the surface. It’s a bit lumpy, and the tide might be a factor. Thursday afternoon gets worse – the wind picks up to 19 mph from the SSW, making it even choppier, even though the swell is 7ft. Not worth it.

Friday, the 11th of September, is the standout. Friday morning is the best of the best. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph. The swell is a solid 6ft from the WSW, with a 12-second period, and the energy is pumping (1020). It’s clean. This is for experienced surfers though – 6ft on a reef with that period can be a handful. It’s the morning to get. Friday afternoon gets cloudy and the wind swings back onshore, so the window is small.

Saturday morning is still a decent option, with a clean 4ft SW swell and a cross-offshore breeze, but the energy is moderate (1142). Saturday afternoon gets messy again.

Sunday and Monday are a write-off. Onshore winds, lumpy conditions, and the swell drops or gets junky. There’s a stretch of poor conditions from Sunday the 13th through to Wednesday the 16th. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell gets big and messy. On the 16th, we see a 12ft SW swell, but the cross-shore wind is screaming at 25 mph, making it a total mess. That’s a no-go.

The next true standout is Thursday, the 17th of September. Thursday morning rolls in with a glassy, offshore wind from the ESE at 9 mph. The swell is a solid 8ft from the SW, with a 13-second period and a massive energy reading (2088). This is expert territory. It’s going to be powerful and clean, but at that size on a reef, you’d better know what you’re doing. The sets will be long and waiting for you.

After that, the pattern is a bit of a tease. Friday the 18th has some clean 5ft swell, but the wind is up. Saturday the 19th bumps up to 6ft SW, but the cross-shore wind picks up. The following week looks like a lot of onshore and cross-shore winds, with the swell hanging around the 5ft to 6ft mark, but the quality is just not there. It’s a waiting game.

So, to wrap it up: Friday morning the 11th is the best on offer for the average surfer. Thursday morning the 17th is the one for the experts. The rest of the time, you’re fighting the wind or the crowds.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

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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Tuesday
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0.6
SW
14
0.9
WSW
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1.1
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
2.1
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14
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WSW
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1.7
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12
1.6
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12
1.7
SSW
10
1.1
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1.9
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15
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1.6
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12
0.6
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22
1.6
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
304
353
967
1736
1289
893
734
574
513
1547
2295
1665
1102
827
466
614
268
372
1764
5200
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
SW
5
WSW
15
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
ESE
30
S
10
SW
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
NW
20
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15
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25
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WNW
15
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High Tide
2:12PM1.73m
2:32AM1.68m
2:49PM1.83m
3:09AM1.73m
3:24PM1.87m
3:44AM1.73m
3:57PM1.86m
4:17AM1.69m
4:28PM1.79m
4:48AM1.61m
4:59PM1.68m
5:20AM1.51m
5:30PM1.54m
Low Tide
8:04AM0.14m
8:30PM0.09m
8:41AM0.07m
9:07PM0.01m
9:15AM0.04m
9:41PM-0.01m
9:48AM0.05m
10:13PM0.01m
10:19AM0.10m
10:44PM0.09m
10:49AM0.19m
11:14PM0.19m
11:19AM0.30m
11:43PM0.32m
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Temp °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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