Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. It’s been a rough stretch for our local break, but I can finally see a little hope on the horizon.

We’re in a long dry spell right now. From now until about Friday the 24th, it’s all poor conditions or just barely surfable. Swell is tiny, all under 5 ft, with short, weak periods. The combined swell energy is low, mostly sitting in the double digits or barely over 100 (36 to 204), so there’s just no power. The wind is cross-off from the north most of the time, but with no swell, it doesn’t mean a thing.

Our only spot is Doura, a river mouth for advanced surfers, and it’s fairly consistent. The water temp is about 75°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a little bonus.

The change finally comes on Saturday the 25th. That morning, the swell hits 5 ft from the NW with an 8-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 331 – that’s a solid, moderate push. The wind is cross-off from the north at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is the first real standout. It’s a little much for beginners, but for the experienced crowd, this is the best we’ve seen in a while.

But the real standout, the one you need to save the date for, is Monday the 27th. That morning, Doura should be firing. We’re looking at 5 ft of swell from the NW, a 9-second period, and a combined energy of 430 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind goes light from the north at just 6 mph, giving us glassy, clean conditions. It’s still an advanced wave, and you’ll have some company for sure, but for the size and the setup, this is the best session on offer. That NW swell lines up perfectly with the break.

After that, the swell fades out through Tuesday and into the end of the month. Tuesday the 28th morning still looks decent with 5 ft and light winds, but it’s downhill from there.

So, long wait, then a solid pulse over the weekend, with Monday the 27th morning being the absolute winner.

- Rusty

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