Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we're looking at a stretch that's a bit of a mixed bag. The water's sitting at a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 75°, which is a nice little bonus. Our main break is Doura, a river mouth setup that's for the advanced crew only – it's fairly consistent but you'll need to know what you're doing.

The first few days are pretty underwhelming. Sunday the 12th, we've got a tiny 2ft NW swell with a weak energy reading of just 94, and the wind is messy cross. Not worth paddling out for. Monday the 13th morning sees a slight improvement with a 3ft WNW swell (135 energy) and some clean, cross-off winds, but it's still just surfable, nothing special. Things stay small and unremarkable right through until Thursday the 16th, when we get a 4ft NW swell pushing 133 energy, but again, the conditions are just ordinary.

The standout morning is Friday the 17th. We've got a 4ft NW swell with 165 energy and clean offshore winds. It's not huge, but the wind is right and the waves will have a bit of push. That's your best bet for the first week.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Saturday the 18th morning has glassy conditions on a 4ft swell (205 energy), which sounds good, but it's still just surfable – not a classic. The following week gets a bit more size but the wind turns ugly. From Sunday the 19th through to Thursday the 23rd, we see swell heights climbing to 6ft (418 energy) and 5ft (338 energy), but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, leaving the waves choppy and messy. That's more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Now, look ahead to the end of the forecast. Friday the 24th of July morning is a real highlight. We've got a solid 5ft NW swell with a strong 346 energy reading and clean offshore winds. That's a serious amount of energy for the river mouth, and with the wind off the land, it's going to be firing. The break will be working well, but expect crowds because it's sometimes packed when it's good. Saturday the 25th morning is also a cracker: 5ft NW swell (338 energy) with glassy conditions. That's a rare, perfect window for the river mouth. If you can get out there, those two mornings are the best on offer.

After that, the swell drops off quickly into Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th, with small 3ft to 3ft waves and onshore winds. So, get your sessions in on the 24th and 25th mornings.

Rusty.

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