Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,795 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-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (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 | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down Doring Bay for the next couple of weeks.
Water temp is 55°F, which is 4°F colder than usual for this time of year. That’s a pretty big chill, so don’t skimp on the rubber.
The swell shows up Wednesday the 16th. Morning is blown out with a 35 km/h cross-off wind, but the afternoon turns it around: 8ft of SW groundswell on a 9-second period, with a 10 km/h offshore breeze. The combined energy is hefty (2256). It’s a solid option for experienced surfers, and crowds are possible, so expect company.
Thursday the 17th keeps similar 8ft SW swell, but the wind picks up. The afternoon brings a 30 km/h offshore, which cleans it up but makes paddling a workout. It’s okay, but not the top pick.
Friday the 18th drops to 7ft SSW, and by afternoon a strong 40 km/h offshore makes it super clean but almost impossible to paddle into. Better to sit this one out unless you’re a pro.
Saturday the 19th is smaller at 5ft SW with cross-off wind in the morning, but the afternoon gets choppy. Not great.
Now, Sunday the 20th morning is the real deal. Glassy conditions with 6ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds, and a light 5 km/h wind. The energy is solid (1164), and that glassy surface is perfection. This is the standout of the first week for intermediate surfers.
Monday the 21st offers a half-decent morning with 5ft SW and light cross-off wind, but the afternoon turns poor. From Tuesday the 22nd to Wednesday the 23rd, the swell drops below 4ft and the wind gets messy. That’s a dead stretch of about 2 days.
Then the big stuff hits. Thursday the 24th brings 10ft SW with a very long 14-second period – the energy is massive (4044). But with onshore wind, this is expert-only territory. Friday the 25th is similar: 10ft SW, very long period, with cross or light cross-onshore wind. Only for the brave.
Saturday the 26th drops to 8ft but with cross-onshore wind, so it’s still marginal for most.
Sunday the 27th morning is the second big standout. You’ve got 7ft SW groundswell at 13 seconds with a light 5 km/h cross-off wind. Clean, powerful, and the energy is strong (1653). This is for the experienced crew looking for a serious session.
The last few days into October 1st fade to smaller 5ft to 5ft SW swells with short periods, offering only okay to poor conditions.
Best bets: Sunday the 20th morning for clean, fun-sized waves. Sunday the 27th morning for big, clean power – experts only.
Pick your windows wisely.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2241 | 1083 | 2207 | 1849 | 1825 | 1388 | 961 | 445 | 721 | 634 | 463 | 961 | 991 | 841 | 630 | 580 | 455 | 298 | 308 | 224 | 254 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:57PM1.35m | 1:08AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:53AM0.49m | 7:18PM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 22 |
Feels °C | 6 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 520 | 618 | 2207 | 1849 | 29 | 1388 | 396 | 445 | 721 | 634 | 463 | 961 | 991 | 841 | 630 | 580 | 455 | 298 | 308 | 224 | 254 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | S 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 447 | 555 | 248 | 50 | — | — | — | 15 | 276 | 173 | 171 | 308 | 173 | — | 181 | — | — | 19 | 88 | 138 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 9 | — | — | SSW 12 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | NW 2 | WNW 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 2241 | 1083 | — | — | 1825 | — | 961 | 298 | 53 | — | 180 | — | — | 164 | — | — | 10 | — | 1 | 16 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 446 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 1372 | 0 | 57 | 1898 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 57 |
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