
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,317 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first week has some rideable swell, but the conditions are a bit fiddly with that persistent cross-onshore breeze. The water is a warm 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s a nice little bonus. The swell energy is strong, with combined readings in the moderate to high range (1135-1175), but the quality is being held back by the wind and the break setup.
The best chance for a decent session is probably Monday, July 27th. The morning has a clean 4ft SSW swell with a long 18-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, so there’ll be plenty of energy. The combined energy is strong (1135), and with a light breeze, it’s your best shot. The wind is cross-on, so it’s not pristine, but it’s the standout of the week. The water is much warmer than usual, making it a comfortable paddle. This break is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded often, so expect company.
The swell holds in the 4ft to 5ft range through the end of July and into the first days of August, but the wind stays cross-on or onshore, keeping things a bit bumpy. The period stays long (12-19 seconds), so there’s juice, but the quality is marginal. Thursday, July 30th, has a slightly bigger 5ft S swell in the morning, but the wind is still cross-on. It’s not a write-off, but it’s not a day to call in sick for.
Then we hit a real flat spell. From Sunday, August 2nd through to about Wednesday, August 6th, the swell drops to a tiny 1.0ft-2ft. The combined energy plummets to weak readings (103-291). That’s a stretch of about 5 days with nothing worth paddling for. The wind is all over the place, but there’s just no swell to work with.
Things try to pick up again from Friday, August 7th onwards, but it’s still small. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, with periods mostly between 15-17 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (346-621), but the wind stays cross-onshore. It’s better than nothing, but it’s still marginal. The period on the 10th and 11th of August gets long again (19-20 seconds), which will bring some clean lines to the reef, but the swell is tiny (2ft-2ft). It’s more of a longboard or a cruise session.
Overall, the first week has a few okay windows, but nothing firing. The second week is a flat spell followed by a very marginal cleanup. The best bet is Monday, July 27th morning for the best combination of size and energy. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 12 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1056 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 543 | 803 | 537 | 831 | 558 | 1179 | 1032 | 905 | 799 | 666 | 467 | 161 | 88 | 75 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:55AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:20AM1.56m | 9:05PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | 11:11AM1.63m | 10:11PM2.18m | 11:37AM1.68m | 10:45PM2.07m | 12:03PM1.73m | 11:21PM1.91m | 12:31PM1.79m | 00:02AM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:29PM1.03m | 4:45AM0.21m | 4:06PM1.00m | 5:11AM0.27m | 4:45PM0.97m | 5:36AM0.36m | 5:28PM0.95m | 6:00AM0.49m | 6:19PM0.93m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
1056 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 543 | 803 | 537 | 831 | 490 | 1179 | 1032 | 905 | 799 | 666 | 467 | 161 | 61 | 57 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSE 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 |
64 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 47 | 463 | 519 | 431 | 457 | 358 | 558 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 33 | 32 | 37 | 80 | 45 | 83 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 21 | SSE 17 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SSW 8 |
17 | 37 | 13 | 85 | 166 | 32 | 47 | 33 | 14 | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 88 | 88 | 75 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 97 | 3 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 74 | 139 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 74 | 74 |
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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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