Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 4 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.2° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doheney Beach surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,056 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
0
2
3
0
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.5
S
20
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
720
729
503
362
362
297
180
268
208
348
490
448
1020
505
620
589
505
321
325
582
480
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
W
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
0
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
W
15
W
5
W
10
SW
15
W
5
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SE
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:29PM1.79m
2:40AM1.62m
4:18PM1.86m
4:08AM1.44m
5:03PM1.93m
5:44AM1.35m
5:44PM1.99m
7:09AM1.35m
6:21PM2.04m
8:13AM1.39m
6:57PM2.09m
9:02AM1.44m
7:32PM2.13m
Low Tide
8:31AM0.42m
9:17PM1.09m
9:18AM0.61m
10:48PM0.96m
10:05AM0.79m
00:04AM0.80m
10:52AM0.94m
1:01AM0.64m
11:40AM1.05m
1:47AM0.50m
12:26PM1.12m
2:25AM0.38m
1:09PM1.16m
3:01AM0.30m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
 mm
Temp °C
18
18
17
18
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
19
20
20
19
19
19
18
Feels °C
17
16
15
17
16
17
17
17
18
19
18
19
19
19
19
20
19
18
18
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
Energy kJ
720
729
503
362
362
297
180
268
178
348
355
448
1020
505
620
589
505
321
325
582
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.7
SW
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.2
SSE
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
W
6
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
9
85
123
71
216
276
119
178
208
298
490
211
25
12
9
7
11
214
207
28
480
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
W
4
0.5
S
14
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
20
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
5
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
Energy kJ
86
21
149
6
96
10
13
55
202
48
28
27
24
12
11
2
3
8
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.7
SW
13
0.5
W
4
0.4
W
5
Energy kJ
9
9
9
6
13
3
5
172
9
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
97
97
0
77
97
0
77
97
0
97
97
0
97
97
0
77
97
0
74
97
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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