Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been pouring over the charts for our local stretch. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, with a slow start and only a few moments that’ll make you want to paddle out. There’s a gap of a couple of days with no real surf on offer, so we’ll have to bide our time.

The first chance to get wet comes on Wednesday morning, 5 August. Doura is a river mouth, exposed to the NW, and it’s a spot for the advanced crew, as it’s fairly consistent but needs respect. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, which is fine. Wednesday morning brings a glassy 3ft swell from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (105), and with the wind dead calm, the surface will be clean. It’s not a standout, but a small, clean wave to start the week.

The real standout, the one you’ll want to circle on the calendar, is Sunday morning, 16 August. Doura will see a solid 6ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong (481), and with a light breeze from the N, the conditions will be clean. This is the best on offer, but at 6ft, it’s getting into the territory where beginners might struggle – it’s more for the confident surfer. The swell direction is a perfect match for the break’s optimum, and the consistency is fair, so expect some fun sets. Crowds are possible, so get there early.

The lead-up to that standout shows a few glimmers. Friday morning, 7 August, has a 5ft NW swell, period 8 seconds, and light cross-off wind, giving clean surf with moderate energy (277). It’s a decent option, but not as good as Sunday. Saturday morning, 15 August, has a 5ft NW swell, but the wind is cross, creating a light cross-shore mess, so it’s marginal. The period is only 7 seconds, so not much shape.

After the Sunday peak, the surf drops off quickly. Monday morning, 17 August, is a 4ft NW swell with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind turns cross-on by the afternoon, making it choppy and poor. The rest of the week into the 19th offers small, clean waves in the morning, but nothing to get excited about – the energy is weak to moderate, and the swell is hesitant.

In summary, the best bet is Sunday morning, 16 August, at Doura, with a solid 6ft NW swell, clean conditions, and strong energy. It’s the one to aim for. The rest of the period is quiet, with only small, average waves between the gaps. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, that Sunday is the sole standout.

Rusty.

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