Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s see what the ocean’s got for us. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t get too excited just yet.

The opening acts are pretty weak. Small, disorganized swell with winds blowing straight onshore means messy, choppy surf. Your best early bet is Wednesday afternoon, the 9th. We’ll see a clean 2ft wave with a solid 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light cross-offshore wind, Doheney Beach should have some clean, lined-up sets. The water’s a balmy 72°, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—a real bonus.

Thursday and Friday are a right-off. The wind swings onshore and junk’s up the surf. The swell is still there, but it’s not gonna be pretty. Expect poor, lumpy conditions through the weekend and into Monday the 14th. Not worth getting wet for.

Now, here’s the good part. Starting Wednesday the 16th, the wind eases up and turns cross-shore. The waves are still small, around 3ft to 3ft, but that long-period SW swell is packing a punch. The energy is moderate, but the quality improves a ton.

The real standout is Monday the 21st. We’re looking at the biggest swell of the forecast—a solid 4ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The wind is light and cross-shore, which should keep it clean and glassy. That’s the day to call in sick for. The 19th and 20th also look good, with similar size and clean conditions, but Monday just has that extra bit of push and energy.

After that, it fades. The last few days of the month get messy again with onshore winds. The 24th doesn’t look worth your time.

So, to sum it up: skip the weekend, hit Wednesday afternoon for a quick one, and keep your eyes on that stretch from the 19th to the 21st. The 21st is your best shot at the best waves of the period. And hey, long-range forecasts can change, but this one is looking mighty promising.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

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