
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 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.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a gap. The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 6th, but it's not for the faint of heart. We're looking at a solid 5ft swell from the south, with a period of 13 seconds, packing a hefty punch of energy (1292). That's a lot of power. The wind is a moderate breeze out of the NNE, which is offshore here, so the surf will be clean. But with that size and power, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 74°F – that's a big anomaly of 6°F, so it's like swimming in a tropical bath.
Monday the 7th is probably your best bet. The morning brings a slightly bigger 6ft swell from the SSW, with a 13-second period and a healthy 1057 energy reading. The wind is a gentle breeze from the northwest, which is cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is a standout window for someone who knows what they're doing. The afternoon sees similar size at 6ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it a bit more challenging.
After that, things drop off quickly. The rest of the week is a slow fade with smaller, weaker swells and onshore winds. From Wednesday the 9th onwards, it's mostly small, messy, or just plain poor. There's a brief moment on Wednesday morning with a 2ft glassy swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, which can make a beach break like this a bit tricky and fat.
The pattern stays pretty flat and uninspiring right through the second week. We see a lot of small, weak swells with onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few moments on the 18th and 20th of September where the swell period jumps back into the 18-19 second range, but the heights are tiny (2ft to 3ft) and the wind isn't ideal. The combined energy is moderate, but the wave size just isn't there for a proper wave.
So, to sum it up: the only real window of quality is the first two days, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th. If you're an experienced surfer, get on it. After that, it's a long stretch of small, poor conditions. Don't expect much until the very end of the outlook, and even then, it's a gamble.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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723 | 678 | 995 | 948 | 455 | 296 | 218 | 151 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 309 | 248 | 164 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:02PM2.15m | 8:11AM1.63m | 7:02PM2.24m | 8:39AM1.76m | 7:53PM2.30m | 9:07AM1.87m | 8:39PM2.28m | 9:35AM1.97m | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:03AM2.05m | 10:06PM2.06m | 10:31AM2.09m | 10:48PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.17m | 12:56PM1.08m | 2:09AM0.11m | 1:49PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.62m | 3:48AM0.28m | 4:03PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:45PM0.49m | 4:42AM0.61m | |||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
723 | 556 | 995 | 948 | 455 | 296 | 218 | 135 | 70 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 78 | 314 | 49 | 61 | 32 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
505 | 678 | 58 | 56 | 229 | 104 | 154 | 151 | 133 | 67 | 73 | 23 | 24 | 72 | 349 | 51 | 309 | 248 | 164 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
6 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 50 | 80 | 81 | 130 | 214 | 85 | 11 | 33 | 22 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
64 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 23 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 37 | 76 | 97 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 3 | 74 | 225 | 15 |
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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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