Doring Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.80° S 18.23° E

Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doring Bay sea temperature is
11.9°C
3.4° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,907 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WSW 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 (Sep 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doring Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 8th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 13th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The Doring Bay region has a few windows of real potential over the next couple of weeks, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments.

The best of the bunch looks like Friday morning, September 11th. We’ve got a clean 6ft SW swell, and that ESE offshore wind is going to have the place looking like glass. It’s a bit softer than some other days, but the conditions are going to make it worthwhile. The energy is solid at 1206, so there’s some push behind it. This is the standout for the early part of the run.

The other one to circle is the morning of Sunday, September 20th. It’s further out, so treat it as promising but not locked in. But with a 5ft SW swell and a light ESE offshore, it looks like it will be clean and organized. The energy reads 1036, which is decent, and it’s on the reef so it should hold its shape. That’s your second good window.

Now for the rest. This Tuesday morning (the 8th) has a fun 4ft SW swell with ENE wind, and the energy is at 539. It’s clean, but the period is around 12 seconds, which is a solid groundswell. It’s worth a paddle if you can get out early. The afternoon turns poor with a SSW cross-shore, so make it a morning session.

Wednesday and Thursday are a bit messy. Wednesday morning is marginal with a small 2ft swell and cross-off wind. Thursday sees the swell pick up to 4ft, but the cross-shore wind is going to chop it up. Saturday morning on the 12th is another look at 5ft, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy. Not ideal.

From the 13th through the 15th, it’s mostly onshore NW wind and poor conditions, so you’re better off staying home. The swell is there, but the wind is wrecking it. Then, on the 16th and 17th, the swell gets huge – over 13ft – and that’s too big for this break. It’s expert-only territory, and even then, it might be more of a kitesurfing show for most.

The 18th and 19th drop back down, but the winds are either strong or cross-shore, so it’s not great. Things start to clean up again on the 20th as we mentioned, and the 21st looks like another big swell event with 12ft and offshore winds, but again, that’s likely too big for a comfortable paddle here.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning (11th) is the pick for a clean, fun session. Sunday the 20th is your long-range hope. Everything else in between is either too small, too messy, or just too big. Water temp is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit is fine.

Crowds are possible at Doring Bay on these cleaner mornings, so get there early.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
12
0.7
WSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
14
0.9
WSW
13
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SW
16
2.2
SW
14
2
WSW
13
2
SW
12
1.5
WSW
12
2.2
SSW
10
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
511
147
117
147
304
353
1041
1850
1289
1150
658
869
726
1484
1281
1762
1208
905
623
416
268
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
SSW
5
NW
5
W
20
SSW
5
W
15
SSW
35
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
40
SSW
20
S
15
SE
20
SSW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
W
10
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
High Tide
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
4:28PM1.79m
4:48AM1.61m
4:59PM1.68m
Low Tide
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
10:19AM0.10m
10:44PM0.09m
10:49AM0.19m
11:14PM0.19m
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6:54
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6:48
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6:34
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Temp °C
28
32
24
22
19
16
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25
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Feels °C
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31
24
22
17
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13
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23
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13
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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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