
Surf Forecasts:
Doring Bay surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doring Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here.
First up, we’ve got Doring Bay. This is a reef break, exposed to the SW, and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild going on there.
The week kicks off with a building swell. Monday morning, the 7th of September, we’re looking at 6ft of SW groundswell, with a 14-second period. That’s got some real punch to it – the combined energy is sitting at 1271 (moderate). The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 15 mph, which is gonna keep it clean. The morning session is the pick of Monday, but the afternoon gets a bit cross and messy. This is a good, solid size for an intermediate surfer.
Tuesday the 8th is a bit of a letdown after Monday. The swell drops to 4ft in the morning, but the wind is light and cross-off, so it’s glassy. The energy is down to 539 (weak). The afternoon fades fast. Not a standout.
Wednesday the 9th is tiny and weak. Not worth paddling out.
Now, Thursday the 10th is where things get interesting. A new pulse of SW groundswell hits, 6ft in the morning, but the period is a long 16 seconds. Combined energy jumps to 2576 (strong). The catch? The wind is cross from the SW, and it’s cloudy. The afternoon sees it jump to 8ft with a 15-second period, but the wind cranks up to 19 mph from the SSW, making it lumpy. This is a decent swell, but the wind is gonna mess with the shape. Not a clean session.
Friday the 11th is the clear standout of the first week. The morning has 6ft of WSW groundswell, 13-second period, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the S. The energy is 1682 (moderate to strong). The description says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the one. The swell is a bit strong, but the wind is light enough to keep it clean. The afternoon gets too windy at 25 mph, so it’s an early bird session.
Saturday the 12th is a mixed bag. The morning is small and weak with onshore wind. The afternoon has 7ft of SW swell, but the wind is onshore. Not great.
Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are a write-off. Strong onshore winds and poor conditions. The wind is blowing straight onshore, making it a mess. This stretch is a no-go.
Tuesday the 15th is a big one, but it’s a warning. The afternoon has 12ft of SW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is a massive 5512 (very strong). The wind is onshore, but the real story is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The description says it’s “wind and tide favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” If you’re a very experienced charger, maybe, but this is for experts only. The morning is 7ft with a 17-second period, which is also solid, but with cross-on wind.
Wednesday the 16th is still big. The afternoon has 10ft of SW swell with a 13-second period, and a strong cross-off wind from the S at 22 mph. Again, too big for most. The energy is 2593 (strong) and the wind is clean, but the size is the limiting factor.
Thursday the 17th is the second standout. The afternoon has 7ft of SSW groundswell, 11-second period, with a fresh offshore wind from the SE at 19 mph. The energy is 1216 (moderate). The wind is offshore and clean. This is a proper session for experienced surfers. The morning is also good with 8ft and a cross-off.
Friday the 18th is a pleasant change. The morning has 5ft of S groundswell, 9-second period, with a light cross-off breeze. The energy is 617 (weak to moderate). The description says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is a fun, manageable size for intermediates, and the wind is light. The afternoon gets messy.
After that, the swell fades through the weekend and into the next week. The 19th and 20th are small or messy. The 21st is messy with strong cross-shore winds.
The 22nd of September, Tuesday morning, we see a new pulse of 8ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, but the wind is cross. The energy is 2449 (strong). It’s a solid swell, but the wind will put chop on it.
So, the best calls: Friday the 11th morning for the cleanest, punchy conditions, and Thursday the 17th afternoon for the offshore, clean, slightly smaller but still solid swell. The 15th and 16th are for the big-wave crew only.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
979 | 1271 | 1116 | 640 | 511 | 147 | 115 | 121 | 304 | 358 | 1728 | 2525 | 1799 | 1198 | 2008 | 759 | 355 | 1493 | 2601 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:01AM1.34m | 12:42PM1.42m | 1:03AM1.47m | 1:31PM1.59m | 1:51AM1.59m | 2:12PM1.73m | 2:32AM1.68m | 2:49PM1.83m | 3:09AM1.73m | 3:24PM1.87m | 3:44AM1.73m | 3:57PM1.86m | 4:17AM1.69m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:31AM0.40m | 7:02PM0.38m | 7:22AM0.26m | 7:50PM0.21m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
6:32 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 18 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
979 | 1271 | 1116 | 640 | 511 | 147 | 115 | 121 | 304 | 358 | 1728 | 2525 | 1799 | 1198 | 1043 | 759 | 328 | 1493 | 2601 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | — | — | SSW 12 | WSW 17 | SW 11 | SSW 4 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 20 | SW 12 | — | — | SSW 9 | — | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | — | — |
28 | — | — | 167 | 28 | 127 | 15 | 46 | 62 | 63 | 805 | — | — | 484 | — | 480 | 265 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | — | SW 19 | — | SSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | — | WSW 20 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 15 | — | — |
1 | — | — | 14 | — | 93 | 95 | 66 | — | 40 | 43 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 355 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | SW 12 | — | — | SSW 3 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 10 | 28 | 87 | — | 110 | 483 | — | 2008 | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 32 | 105 | 259 | 1 | 103 | 472 | 441 | 0 | 492 | 57 | 117 | 32 | 170 |
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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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