Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Doring Bay. This is a reef break that needs a solid SW groundswell and the right wind to really fire. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some definite windows to get excited about.

The water temperature is sitting at 53°F, which is a whopping 6°F colder than normal for this time of year. That’s seriously chilly, you’ll want a good thick suit and probably booties.

First up, the surf kicks off on Saturday, the 5th. It’s not massive, with a 3ft SSW swell and a moderate east breeze keeping things clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 252. It’s a small start, but you’ll be able to get a few.

Sunday the 6th sees a jump in size, but the wind is cross-off at 22 mph on the morning, making it a bit tricky. The swell is 5ft from the SW, with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, which means a lot of energy (1912 combined energy) but it can make the waves a bit too walled-up and straight for a beach break; for a reef like Doring Bay, it should offer some good lines if you can handle the power. The afternoon drops to a 6ft swell with a shorter period, but still decent.

The stand-out day for the first week is Tuesday the 8th. The morning is glassy, with a 4ft SW groundswell (12-second period) and clean conditions. The combined energy is moderate at 539. It’s not the biggest, but with zero wind, the reef will be a picture. This is your best chance for a really clean, fun session.

The swell builds again on Thursday the 10th, but it gets big. The afternoon sees a 10ft SW swell. That’s too big for this break, and the wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s for experts only. The combined energy is a massive 3187. The morning is a bit smaller at 8ft, but still a serious, heavy wave.

The next real highlight is Saturday the 12th. The morning has a 7ft SW swell (15-second period) with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 2210. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The waves will have real power and shape.

After a few days of poor conditions, Monday the 14th morning is another glassy moment. A 5ft WSW swell, windless, with a combined energy of 890. It’s a clean, smaller option, but for a lazy morning on the reef, it’s beautiful.

The last true standout comes on Wednesday the 16th. The morning has a 8ft SW swell from a 15-second period, with a gentle cross-off wind. The combined energy is a massive 3045. This is excellent surf, but it’s big and powerful, so only for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy with a strong cross-shore.

The following week shows Thursday the 17th afternoon as the best of the bunch. A 8ft SW swell, with a gentle offshore wind from the ESE. That’s clean, lined-up waves, but still a solid size, so it’s good for those who are comfortable in the deep end.

The 20th brings more big swell, but the winds are strong and onshore, making it a mess. The 10ft swell is just too big for the break anyway.

In summary, the best windows are the glassy morning of Tuesday the 8th for a clean, fun size, and the bigger, more powerful Saturday the 12th and Wednesday the 16th mornings for experienced surfers. The long-period swells (15-18 seconds) on the 6th, 12th, 16th, 17th and 20th will bring real energy, but they’ll suit the reef here well.

Rusty.

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