Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it – the next 16 days at Doura are a real mixed bag, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. For the most part, we’re looking at small, weak waves with iffy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick rubber at home.

The first week is pretty grim. From Thursday July 9th through to Saturday July 11th, we’ve got tiny 1ft to 2ft NW swell with light cross-onshore breezes making for poor, bumpy surf. The combined energy is weak, bottoming out at 25 (low energy). Not worth paddling out for.

Sunday July 12th morning shows a glimmer of hope. The swell nudges up to 2ft from the NW with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a bit of groundswell character, which is good for a river mouth like Doura. Wind is light and cross-offshore, making it clean. Energy is still on the low side at 96, but it’s surfable. However, the afternoon turns back to messy 3ft with a cross-shore breeze.

Monday July 13th morning is similar – 3ft NW swell, 8-second period, clean with a light cross-offshore wind, and energy at 105 (moderate). But that’s about as good as it gets in the first week. The afternoons get chopped by a moderate breeze.

The standout window is Monday July 20th. The morning brings 5ft NW swell, clean with a light cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy is pumping at 273 (strong). The period is 8 seconds, so it’s a short-period swell, but it’s the best shape and size on offer. This is the one to circle. Afternoon gets messy with cross-shore wind, so hit it early.

Sunday July 19th afternoon is also worth a mention – 5ft NW swell, clean cross-offshore breeze, and energy at 328 (strong). It’s a marginal call, but with the wind holding, it could be a solid session.

The second week stays small and inconsistent. From July 21st onward, we’re looking at 3ft to 4ft NW swell, mostly clean mornings but with short periods (6-8 seconds) and a persistent moderate breeze in the afternoons. Energy drops back to moderate (100-200). Nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, the best bet is Monday July 20th morning at Doura. The swell is well over 3ft, the wind is light and offshore, and the energy is strong. Just be aware this is a river mouth break, so when the swell gets a bit of period, it can wall up.

No massive standouts, but the 20th is your day. Get in, get wet, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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