Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again for Doheney Beach.

Look, we’re in for a lean 16 days. The swell is small and weak most of the time, with the wind often blowing onshore or from the side. Water temp is a touch warmer than usual at 71°, which is no big deal when the waves are flat. The combined swell energy is mostly under 300 for the first days, which is weak and not worth paddling out for.

From Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th, it’s a bust: swell from 2 ft to 4 ft, wind on or cross-on, and short period of 7 seconds on Sunday kills any shape. The afternoons are only marginally better. That’s a few days with nothing.

Tuesday the 15th to Thursday the 17th stays tiny, 1 ft to 3 ft, but the period gets real long, 16 to 20 seconds. That’s groundswell, but on this reef and beach setup, it can get a bit too straight. The energy picks up a bit (426 to 498), which is moderate, but the wind stays messy until Thursday afternoon. That afternoon sees a clean cross-off from the W at 12 mph, so it’s small but tidy.

The real highlight, such as it is, is Saturday the 19th. Morning is dead calm, wind glassy from the SW at just 3 mph, with a 3 ft, 18-second SW swell and the combined energy at 516. That’s the cleanest we get. Afternoon holds with a light cross-shore, same swell, energy at 540. It’s tiny, but for a beginner reef that’s fairly consistent, it’s the best bet. Expect a crowd—this spot gets “often” busy, and a clean day will bring everyone.

From the 20th on, it’s the same story: 2 ft to 3 ft, SW swell, period dropping from 18 to 12 seconds. Wednesday the 23rd morning goes glassy again with 3 ft swell and a 15-second period, energy at 388—clean and small. By the end of the week, the energy falls back to the 200s and the wind picks up.

So, Saturday the 19th morning is your only real standout. If you’re a beginner wanting a clean, small wave, that’s the one. Otherwise, it’s a long quiet stretch.

Rusty.

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