Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doheney Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. We got a long 16-day window for Doheney Beach, and it's a slow starter. First few days are flat and crappy, so don't bother. Things start to wake up right near the end of the first week, but the real score is hiding in the second week. Let's break it down.
We start Monday, the 24th of August. Doheney is a reef break, and we got tiny 2ft waves from the SW. The water's way warmer than usual, pushing 74°, which is a solid 6° above average – that's a real head-scratcher. But the vibe is dead, with a light cross-onshore breeze making a mess. The combined swell energy is weak, only about 302, and conditions are poor. This carries into Tuesday the 25th, with the swell nudging up to about 2.6ft from the S on Tuesday afternoon, but it's still nothing to wake up for. The energy is a bit better at 544, but it's marginal.
Wednesday the 26th brings a jump to 5ft from the S, but with a short 12-second period and the wind is straight onshore. That size is a bit much for beginners, and the quality is just not there. The combined energy is moderate at 902, but conditions are poor. We drag through the end of the week with similar marginal stuff, waves from 2.6ft to 4ft, mostly onshore breezes, and nothing worth grabbing your board for.
Saturday the 29th is our first real flicker of hope. We get a clean 3.3-3.6ft swell from the SSW with a nice long 17-second period. The combined energy is strong at 715-752, and we get some glassy conditions Saturday afternoon with a light cross-shore breeze. This is the best of the first week, but it's still a background swell.
Sunday the 30th gets a bit blown up with a moderate breeze, and we slide back into poor conditions through Monday the 31st.
Now here's where it picks up. Tuesday the 1st of September rolls in with an ENE cross-offshore breeze, cleaning up a 4.3ft S swell (12-second period). That's a nice combo. But the real treat is Tuesday afternoon: a glassy 4ft S swell with the wind dropping to nothing. The combined energy is a moderate 441, but it's glassy. This is a sneaky-good session if you're out there.
Wednesday the 2nd of September keeps that theme going. A clean 4ft S swell with a cross-offshore wind. This is looking like the most consistent, cleanest run of surf we've had all period.
For the rest of the first week of September, it's a slow fade back into marginal conditions with choppy afternoons and onshore winds. Swell sticks around the 3.3-4ft mark, but the quality isn't there.
Finally, we hit the absolute standout of the whole outlook. Monday the 7th of September. We get a long-period groundswell from the SW hitting 2-2.3ft, but here's the kicker – the period is a massive 21 seconds. That's a proper groundswell packing a punch. The combined energy is strong, hitting 716. Monday morning has clean lines with a light cross-offshore breeze, and Monday afternoon goes dead flat glassy. For a reef break like Doheney, that long period is a dream – the waves will wrap in with power and hold their shape perfectly. This is a clear winner.
The very last day, Tuesday the 8th of September, gets messy again with a fresh onshore breeze.
So, if you're picking your moment, the absolute best on offer is Monday the 7th of September. The glassy conditions and that 21-second groundswell at Doheney Beach will be something special. The other standout, though a bit smaller, is Tuesday the 1st of September for the glassy afternoon session.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
197 | 179 | 270 | 216 | 225 | 518 | 670 | 607 | 508 | 242 | 317 | 270 | 347 | 289 | 867 | 587 | 627 | 604 | 417 | 400 | 321 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:00AM1.55m | 7:36PM2.10m | 9:18AM1.61m | 8:12PM2.17m | 9:37AM1.67m | 8:46PM2.20m | 9:57AM1.75m | 9:20PM2.17m | 10:19AM1.82m | 9:55PM2.09m | 10:42AM1.90m | 10:32PM1.96m | 11:06AM1.97m | 11:12PM1.79m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:32PM1.15m | 2:48AM0.27m | 2:07PM1.04m | 3:14AM0.24m | 2:41PM0.94m | 3:38AM0.25m | 3:17PM0.85m | 4:02AM0.29m | 3:53PM0.77m | 4:25AM0.38m | 4:33PM0.70m | 4:48AM0.50m | 5:16PM0.66m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
197 | 179 | 270 | 216 | 225 | 518 | 670 | 607 | 508 | 242 | 317 | 192 | 104 | 74 | 867 | 587 | 627 | 208 | 181 | 111 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | W 10 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
16 | 82 | 126 | 126 | 111 | 167 | 203 | 196 | 171 | 148 | 103 | 270 | 347 | 147 | 98 | 68 | 114 | 604 | 417 | 400 | 321 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 13 | SW 14 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 9 | SSW 19 | S 8 | W 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 12 |
89 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 208 | 203 | 29 | 20 | 85 | 132 | 34 | 87 | 41 | 289 | 49 | 60 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 94 | 110 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 4 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 117 | 32 | 74 | 97 | 9 | 62 | 97 | 4 | 76 | 97 | 41 |
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Information about the Doheney Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Doheney Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Doheney Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Doheney Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Doheney Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Doheney Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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