Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
24.7°C
5.0° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, let's talk about it. Things are looking a bit slow for Doheney Beach right now, and honestly, for the next week and a half, it's going to be a bit of a grind. We've got a few windows where it might just line up, but you gotta pick your moments.

First thing's first, the water is *warm*, we're talking 77°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a gift right there.

Now, the surf story. The next few days, right up through Saturday the 5th, are pretty lackluster. We're looking at small, weak surf, with combined wave energies in the low hundreds, like 260 and 318 (that's weak). There'll be a few rideable waves but nothing to get excited about. The mornings have an onshore breeze which won't help, and the afternoons are looking criss-crossy and bumpy. It’s more of a longboard and chill session kind of vibe, not a paddle-out-and-charge thing.

But hold on, because Sunday the 6th is our standout. The swell finally wakes up. The energy jumps to a solid 1642 (moderate) with a 7ft, 14-second swell from the S. But the real magic is that early morning forecast: a light ENE breeze making it clean, absolutely glassy. That's your window. This spot (Doheney Beach) will be breaking with some proper punch. It's a reef, so keep your wits about you. This is the best session on offer, and it's a Sunday dawn patrol that will make the whole week worth it. The afternoon will still have size at 7ft but the west cross wind will knock the shine off it.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th still have some decent size, around 5-6ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is still in the 800-1100 range (moderate). It's not as clean as Sunday, but there are waves to be had. Mornings look crossed-up, but Tuesday afternoon could be interesting with a WNW cross-off wind. It'll have some texture but could be fun.

The rest of the run into next week is a slow fade. We are looking at small swells from the 9th through the 11th, just 2 – 3ft, with the energy dropping back into the 500's. It’s back to the small stuff. There's a slight bump on the 17th with a 3ft, 21-second period, a long-period groundswell that will give it some shape, but the energy is still weak. That long period is interesting for a reef, though.

Honestly, Sunday the 6th is your day. Bigger swell, good direction, clean wind, and a little more energy behind it. That's the one. After that, we get some fun waves early next week, but nothing with the same spark. It's mostly about patience and finding the cleanest hour wherever you can. You know how it goes; the ocean gives and it takes. I'd be out there Sunday morning, that's for sure.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
12:51PM2.03m
2:44AM1.23m
1:50PM2.00m
6:08AM1.25m
3:15PM1.99m
7:14AM1.38m
4:47PM2.04m
7:43AM1.51m
6:02PM2.15m
8:11AM1.63m
7:02PM2.24m
8:39AM1.76m
7:53PM2.30m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.65m
6:26AM1.10m
10:09PM0.59m
7:02AM1.25m
11:39PM0.45m
10:02AM1.32m
00:41AM0.30m
11:50AM1.24m
1:29AM0.17m
12:56PM1.08m
2:09AM0.11m
1:49PM0.91m
2:45AM0.10m
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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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