Doring Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the next 16 days for Doring Bay. This is a classic exposed reef setup, and it's going to be a wild ride. We've got a big gap of nothing good to start, so patience is key.

The first real sniff of action is a bit of a letdown. From Wednesday the 22nd through to Thursday the 23rd, we’ve got some SW swell pushing in, around 5ft to 7ft, but the wind is all wrong with cross and cross-onshore conditions. The water is sitting at 55.9°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, and the energy is moderate (1362). It's a write-off, honestly. Just small, rippled-out waves.

Then we hit a massive pause. From Friday the 24th morning, the swell absolutely detonates. We’re looking at an 11.5ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at a massive 4491. It’s clean with offshore wind, but this is a death wish for all but the most experienced. The wave comment itself says it's too big for this break. This is a “stay on the beach and watch” kind of day. This big, powerful, very long-period groundswell continues through Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, but the winds are cross-off and strong. The waves are still there, but the quality is marginal.

Now, after a few days of messy, blown-out, or simply too-big surf, a couple of true standouts appear. Mark your calendar for Monday the 27th. The morning is a dream. We’ve got a 7.2ft SW swell, a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a dead calm. The combined energy is strong at 1777, and the report says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is the one. Get on it. The crowds out here are only sometimes a problem, so you might have it to yourself.

The next standout is a bit further out, on Wednesday the 29th. Another morning of glassy, calm conditions, with a 6.9ft SW swell and a 14-second period. The energy is still strong (1657). This is another world-class window for the crew that knows what they’re doing on a reef. It’s clean, it’s powerful, and it’s all yours.

By Thursday the 30th, the swell drops to a more manageable 5.2ft, and we get a clean, offshore wind from the east. This is still excellent for experienced surfers, just a bit smaller. After that, the swell steadily fades and the wind picks up, turning everything into a choppy mess or just too small. The 31st of July and the first week of August are a write-off with strong offshore winds but tiny, weak swell. The energy drops to a weak 194 towards the end of the run. The pattern just fizzles out.

So, to sum it up: the first few days are poor, then a massive, dangerous swell hits. The real gems are the glassy mornings of Monday the 27th and Wednesday the 29th. That’s the Doring Bay magic.

Stay safe, RUSTY.

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