Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surf’s up… or it’s trying to be. Let’s break down what’s happening at Doura over the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a real slow patch to kick things off. The first surfable waves show up on the 12th of September, but man, they are ordinary. A small 3ft NNE swell with a 7-second period is nothing to write home about. It’s clean-ish, but it doesn't offer much push. The energy is weak at 125. After that, it’s a whole lot of nothing, just tiny, weak swell and surf that’s barely breaking.

Honestly, from the 13th through to the 24th, it’s a grind. We’ve got a few clean, glassy mornings, like on the 14th, 19th, 20th, and the 22nd, but the swell is consistently below 3ft. The period is short and choppy, mostly under 11 seconds, so even when it’s clean, it’s not going to have any power. The energy readings are all in the low hundreds, just weak, dribbly stuff. There’s a slightly better window on the 19th and 20th with glassy conditions and a 3ft NW swell, but it’s still nothing special. You’d be surfing for the sake of it, not for the waves. The water temp is around 73°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re waiting for a set that never really comes.

Now, let’s fast forward to the real reason we’re here. The standout is looking like the morning of Saturday, the 26th of September. The forecast shows a jump in size to 6ft from the NNW with a solid 13-second period. The energy reading is a strong 940. This is the first time in the whole period we get a real groundswell that will have some proper push behind it. The cross-off wind will keep it clean, and this is without a doubt the pick of the fortnight. It’s still a few weeks out, so don’t book the time off yet, but it’s promising.

The afternoon of the 26th will back off a touch to 5ft but is still decent with a 12-second period and clean conditions.

Since this is a river break, a long-period swell like that can sometimes stand up and wall up a bit more. It might not be as perfect as a point break, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is advanced water for sure, with over 5ft it’s not for the learners. If it gets to be over 5ft, which it will, know your limits.

So, there you have it. A whole lot of waiting, with one morning that looks like it’ll make it all worth it. Keep your eye on that 26th.

Rusty.

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