Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the table for Doura.

Honestly, for the next week and a half, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run. The NW swell is hanging around, but it’s weak, short-period stuff with cross-off or cross winds pretty much the whole time. The energy is low, barely cracking 100 in the combined swell energy on most days, so you’re looking at tiny, gutless waves. The first real standout doesn’t show up until the 15th of August, so there’s a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for.

The early part of the window, from the 5th through the 14th, is a write-off. The swell is mostly 2ft to 4ft, with a shocking 6 to 8 second period. That’s pure windswell, all chop and no push. The wind is either a moderate NNW breeze or a cross-off NW, which keeps it clean-ish but the waves are just too weak and ordinary. Mornings on the 5th, 6th, and 7th have a slight air and clean conditions, but the swell is tiny—2ft to 4ft—and the energy is pathetic (81 to 174). It’s surfable if you’re desperate, but it’s not good. Afternoons are all poor with that 12 mph NNW wind ruining any chance of quality.

The 8th and 9th are even worse, with cross-shore winds and light ripples on the surface. The swell stays small and weak. The 10th and 11th are no better, just more of the same.

Then on the 12th of August, Wednesday morning, there’s a flicker of hope. The wind turns NE at 9 mph, which is true offshore for Doura (a river mouth setup). The swell is still only 3ft, but the period bumps to 6 seconds and the energy is 99. The report says “gentle offshore and clean,” so it’s glassy. This is a tiny, clean little window, but it’s still just a 3ft wave. It’s the best of a bad lot until the real goods arrive.

The 15th of August, Saturday morning, is the standout. The swell jumps to 6ft from the NW, with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 382, which is a moderate pulse. The wind is NNW at 6 mph, but it’s cross-off, and the report says “clean” and “expect good surf conditions.” This is the one to circle. The 6ft is a bit much for beginners, but it’s great for intermediate and advanced surfers. The river mouth at Doura should handle that NW swell well, especially with a clean surface. The 15th afternoon drops to 5ft and the wind picks up, so the morning is the call.

The 16th of August, Sunday morning, is another option with 5ft and 363 energy, but the wind is cross-shore and there are cross-wind ripples, so it’s not as clean. The 17th of August, Monday morning, has glassy conditions with 4ft and a 9-second period, 238 energy. That’s a nice, clean wave, but the size is a step down from the 15th. The 18th of August, Tuesday morning, is also glassy but only 4ft and 134 energy, so it’s smaller.

The 20th of August, Thursday morning, is the last chance with a clean 3ft, 9-second period, and 142 energy, but it’s a week and a half out, so less certain.

Overall, the best surf on offer is Saturday morning, the 15th of August. That 6ft NW swell with clean cross-off wind and moderate energy is the real deal. The Monday morning, the 17th of August, is a close second with glassy conditions, but it’s smaller. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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