Doura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Doura has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a lean run. There’s no surf worth paddling out for at the start. The first couple of days are a write-off. We’re looking at a gap right through Saturday and Sunday (1st and 2nd of August) with tiny, weak swell. Monday and Tuesday are much the same story – just not enough push. The first real hint of anything rideable shows up on Thursday morning the 6th, but it’s still pretty ordinary.

The standout window is going to be from Sunday the 9th onward. The best of the bunch is Sunday morning the 9th. The forecast shows a 4ft NW swell, with a period of 9 seconds and glassy conditions. That combination of clean, smooth water and a bit more energy (combined energy hitting 202 – moderate) is the best we’ll see. The swell direction is straight out of the NW, which is exactly what this river mouth likes to see. With the water temp about average for this time of year, you won’t need a thick suit.

After that, things stay surfable but never really get epic. The 13th and 14th of August keep pushing a similar 4ft to 4ft NW swell, but the winds are a bit stronger and more cross-off, so it won’t be as clean as that Sunday glass-off. The 16th finally shows a proper offshore wind, but the swell is a touch smaller at 3ft.

For a standout, I’m locking in that Sunday the 9th morning session. It’s the cleanest, most consistent offering in the whole run. Remember, this is an advanced river break, and it’s fairly consistent, but it can get crowded sometimes. The period is short (9 seconds), so it’s a windswell – not a long groundswell that would make it peel too straight. It should be fun, punchy little waves.

For the rest of the second week, it’s a similar story: small NW swell, mostly cross-off winds, and modest energy. It’s not a disaster, but it’s not a trip-changer either.

Rusty.

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