Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
12.9° C
1.9° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,795 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 11th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 17th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on the table for Doring Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water is sitting at 55°F which is a good 3°F colder than average for this time of year. That’s a notable chill, so you’ll want a good steamer.

It’s a slow start. Tuesday the 11th has some swell (6ft from the SSW, period 13 seconds) but it’s only rated as marginal at best, with a fresh offshore breeze keeping it clean but the conditions aren't coming together for a proper session. We’re looking at a fair bit of wind over the next few days that mucks things up, and the wave quality just isn’t there. Wednesday the 12th has a massive 19-second groundswell hitting 5ft, but with a near gale ripping, it’s a write-off. This stretch of poor-to-marginal surf runs right through until Friday the 16th.

Once we get past that, things start to look up. Saturday morning the 15th is the first real standout. The swell is 6ft from the WSW with a 14-second period, giving it real power (combined energy of 1280). Winds go light and cross-offshore, which means clean, peeling lines. This is the one to aim for. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so it won't be empty but it’s worth the company.

Monday the 17th is another serious highlight. Swell bumps up a touch to 8ft from the WSW, still with a 14-second period and very strong energy pumping in at 2641. Conditions are glassy, dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The size is pushing into expert territory so think twice if you’re not confident. You want a bigger board and your wits about you, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session of the window.

Midweek on the 18th gets messy with strong onshores and a lumpy, cross-chop mess. But by Wednesday morning the 19th, we’re back on track: 8ft from the SW (11 seconds) in clean, cross-offshore wind, with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Another good window opens around Thursday the 20th with a moderate offshore breeze for the morning session, wave heights around 6ft from the SW, and clean lines. Friday the 21st starts glassy with a solid 7ft SW swell, which is beautiful early but goes cross-shore in the arvo.

Further out, Monday the 24th shows 8ft SW swell (15-second period, very strong energy at 2773) but a strong cross-off wind means it’s only for the crew who can handle it. And Tuesday the 25th fits the mould with another glassy morning and 7ft from the SW. Good potential, but it’s a long way off – keep an eye on the charts.

Overall, you’ve got to wait a few days for the wind to sort itself out, but once it does, there's some quality on offer. The best bets are Saturday morning the 15th for a clean, powerful session and Monday the 17th for a glassy, big-wave challenge. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.1
SW
22
1.5
SW
19
1.6
SW
18
1.8
SW
16
1.7
WSW
16
2.2
SW
17
2
WSW
16
1.8
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1188
692
1200
1626
1652
1692
1356
2715
1904
1447
1475
1106
1280
1244
1106
1106
1319
1979
2641
2534
1643
Wind (km/h)
35
E
35
ESE
40
E
55
NE
30
NE
50
NE
30
NNE
10
WSW
15
NE
15
NNW
5
SW
0
NNE
5
SSE
20
SSW
0
W
10
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
0
W
15
SSW
5
NNW
Wind State
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:29PM1.69m
2:46AM1.70m
3:11PM1.80m
3:29AM1.74m
3:51PM1.86m
4:09AM1.73m
4:28PM1.86m
4:47AM1.68m
5:04PM1.81m
5:23AM1.59m
5:39PM1.71m
5:59AM1.48m
6:13PM1.57m
Low Tide
8:18AM0.12m
8:43PM0.14m
9:00AM0.04m
9:26PM0.05m
9:39AM0.00m
10:06PM0.02m
10:15AM0.02m
10:44PM0.04m
10:50AM0.08m
11:20PM0.10m
11:24AM0.18m
11:55PM0.21m
11:57AM0.30m
00:30AM0.33m
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7:26
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7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
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6:16
6:17
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Temp °C
14
22
19
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27
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Feels °C
6
13
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8
19
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18
12
14
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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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