
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about Doheney Beach over these next couple of weeks. The opening window has the most size and the cleanest conditions, and that’s where you want to be.
First up, on Sunday morning, September 6th, a proper southern groundswell rolls in. The water is 74°F, which is 6°F warmer than usual – that’s very unusual, so it’s a warm one. Swell height is 6ft from the south, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1227. A clean offshore wind from the north at 9 mph makes for glassy conditions. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s a reef break that’s fairly consistent, but it does get crowded often. The swell direction is a good match with the optimum SSW. Those long 14-second intervals will produce good shape. This is the best on offer: Sunday morning.
Sunday afternoon holds at 5ft, still clean under a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the NNE at 9 mph. Energy is still very strong at 1275. Still excellent, but the morning was cleaner.
Monday the 7th remains very good. The morning has 6ft from the SSW with a 13-second period, under a cross-offshore WNW breeze at 9 mph. Clean surf, energy at 1084. Afternoon gets a little messier with 6ft and more wind.
Tuesday the 8th starts clean with 5ft SSW swell and a 13-second period. Moderate energy at 777. Still a good wave for stronger surfers. Tuesday afternoon drops to 4ft and gets windier, so quality drops.
By Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops to 2ft – 2ft and the wind turns cross-onshore. It gets small and weak. From here, it’s a long dry spell. Thursday the 10th is small with onshore wind, and from Friday the 11th through to Thursday the 17th, it’s poor to marginal. Lots of onshore wind and weak swell from 1ft to 4ft. On the 13th of September, the period drops to 8 seconds – short-period windswell, not worth the effort.
There’s a slight pulse on Monday the 21st of September with 3ft to 3ft from the SW, period 16 to 17 seconds, and light cross-shore wind. Energy is moderate at 599 to 647. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best of a flat second week. For the entire sixteen days, Sunday the 6th is the clear winner. If you’ve got one session, make it that morning.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1207 | 723 | 678 | 1009 | 820 | 439 | 653 | 256 | 190 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 553 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 255 | 211 | 164 | 373 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:02PM2.15m | 8:11AM1.63m | 7:02PM2.24m | 8:39AM1.76m | 7:53PM2.30m | 9:07AM1.87m | 8:39PM2.28m | 9:35AM1.97m | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:03AM2.05m | 10:06PM2.06m | 10:31AM2.09m | 10:48PM1.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:50AM1.24m | 1:29AM0.17m | 12:56PM1.08m | 2:09AM0.11m | 1:49PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.62m | 3:48AM0.28m | 4:03PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:45PM0.49m | 4:42AM0.61m | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
1207 | 723 | 556 | 1009 | 820 | 297 | 653 | 256 | 190 | 139 | 278 | 419 | 553 | 502 | 108 | 107 | 314 | 88 | 91 | 104 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
5 | 505 | 678 | 57 | 57 | 439 | 80 | 195 | 17 | 214 | 81 | 26 | 38 | 38 | 483 | 349 | 59 | 255 | 211 | 164 | 133 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 10 | — | W 11 | SW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
15 | 3 | 11 | — | 2 | 50 | 44 | 112 | 101 | 96 | 86 | 47 | 32 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 44 | 8 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 | — | 13 | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 131 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 74 | 76 | 76 |
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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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