Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 4 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.3° C

2.1°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 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what Doheney Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a pretty flat and uninspiring outlook for this spot. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swell and onshore or cross-shore winds that just won’t dial in right. The crowds at Doheney can be an issue when it's good, but honestly, with surf this marginal, it might not be much of a problem.

The first real chance to get wet comes around Friday the 3rd of July, but it’s a tough sell. We’ve got a tiny 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 16-second period. The combined swell energy is weak at 336, and with a moderate cross-shore wind at 12 mph creating a cross-chop, conditions are reported as poor. The water is sitting at 69°, which is 4° warmer than usual – that’s notably warm for the time of year, so at least a wetsuit might not be needed if you’re determined.

Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th are much the same story. The swell sticks around 2ft to 3ft from the SSW. Saturday afternoon has some very gentle cross-shore breeze, but the surf is marginal at best. The energy bumps up a bit into the 400s on Saturday, but it’s still weak enough that you'll be fighting for scraps.

Moving into the following week, Monday the 6th through to Friday the 10th offers a slight bump in size. On Tuesday the 7th, we see a 4ft SSW swell. The period holds strong at 18 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell with some decent push, and the wave energy climbs into the 800s (838 on Tuesday morning), which is moderate. The problem? The wind. For most of this window, it’s light but onshore or cross-onshore, which is just going to mess up the face. There are a couple of moments, like Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon, where we get light cross-shore wind, which is better, but the surf is still only rated as marginal.

From the 11th of July onward, we’re back into a slow decline. The swell drops below 3ft, and the period starts to fall too, from 15 seconds down to 13 seconds by the 14th. The energy drops back into the 200s and 300s. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th see the swell bottom out at 1ft to 2ft. There is a very brief pulse of slightly longer period energy around the 17th and 18th, with a 17 to 19-second period from the SW, but the swell height is barely a ripple at 1ft to 2ft, so you’re looking at a complete flat spell.

Honestly, if you look at the whole 16 days, there’s no standout session. The combo of small swell, onshore tendencies, and that constant cross-chop makes this look more like a kiteboarding window than a paddle surfing one. With the consistency being "fairly consistent" but the quality so low, it’s a frustrating run. Forecasts can change, but as it stands, I’d keep the board in the car for a couple of weeks.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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PM
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Night
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
186
239
212
229
348
273
550
326
342
432
777
603
454
659
651
627
505
481
481
362
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
0
SSW
10
SW
15
W
0
W
10
SW
10
W
5
S
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:36PM1.96m
1:39PM1.60m
00:15AM1.80m
2:14PM1.67m
1:05AM1.62m
2:52PM1.76m
2:17AM1.43m
3:35PM1.87m
4:03AM1.29m
4:24PM1.99m
6:00AM1.27m
5:18PM2.14m
7:29AM1.34m
Low Tide
5:38PM1.18m
6:50AM0.43m
6:33PM1.18m
7:20AM0.53m
7:43PM1.15m
7:51AM0.66m
9:09PM1.06m
8:27AM0.79m
10:40PM0.89m
9:14AM0.93m
11:57PM0.66m
10:15AM1.04m
00:59AM0.41m
11:25AM1.11m
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5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
20
21
20
21
21
20
22
21
20
21
Feels °C
18
20
18
19
19
20
19
19
20
19
19
20
21
21
21
21
21
22
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.9
W
6
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
W
7
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
288
186
239
186
229
348
273
550
326
258
65
777
603
96
659
651
627
505
481
481
362
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
W
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.9
SSW
18
1
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.7
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
Energy kJ
19
9
148
212
143
99
116
181
21
342
392
59
41
454
106
70
90
158
102
64
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
22
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
24
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
S
20
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
18
18
18
18
5
3
54
7
180
28
432
2
191
188
119
2
2
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
11
5
5
6
10
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
Distance (km)
139
0
97
97
0
77
97
0
76
97
7
77
97
32
74
147
5
74
76
74
76
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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).

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