Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
23.5°C
3.7° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S 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★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period with S 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 5th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
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 coming down the line for Doheney Beach.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off just yet. The weekend is a mixed bag, but the real standout is shaping up for Sunday morning. The water is sitting at 74°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 7°F above average, so you'll be comfortable without a thick steamer.

Saturday morning is a bit of a tease. We've got a 4ft swell from the south, but it's coming with a cross-shore wind that's just going to mess with the surface. The energy is strong (1187), but the conditions aren't clean enough to get excited about. Saturday afternoon picks up a touch to 5ft, but the wind swings west and it stays cross-shore, keeping things a bit bumpy.

Now, Sunday the 6th is the day to circle. The early morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We're getting a solid 6ft of south swell, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That's clean as a whistle. The swell energy is pumping (1373), and while it's a bit over 5ft, it's not too crazy for a good surfer. The period is 14 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, giving you powerful, well-shaped lines. If you're a beginner, this might be a bit too much. Sunday afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze.

Monday the 7th keeps the fun going. Morning wave heights are 6ft from the SSW with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is still high (1208). The wind stays good through the afternoon, but the quality drops off a bit. This is a solid second option.

After that, we're looking at a real downturn. From Tuesday the 8th onward, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore or stays messy. There's a long stretch from the 9th of September right through to the 20th where the surf is mostly poor to marginal. The swell gets small, often under 3ft, and the wind is consistently onshore from the south or south-southwest. The energy fades away to weak levels (down to 173 at one point). It's a classic blank run for this area. The only small glimmer is a few days around the 15th to 17th with some clean cross-shore winds, but the waves are just too small to bother with.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Sunday morning, the 6th of September, for the cleanest, punchiest waves. Sunday afternoon and Monday morning are also worthwhile. After that, it's a long wait. The forecast is reliable for the next few days, but the long-range stuff looks pretty grim.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
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1.3
S
14
1.5
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13
1.2
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16
1.9
S
14
1.5
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13
1.5
S
12
1.8
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
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1.7
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12
1.5
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1.4
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11
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11
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SW
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16
0.9
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16
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
627
806
673
1343
723
668
1127
1025
820
744
477
340
214
278
419
560
502
483
349
318
255
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
15
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20
WNW
5
S
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
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10
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10
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
4:47PM2.04m
7:43AM1.51m
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
Low Tide
10:02AM1.32m
00:41AM0.30m
11:50AM1.24m
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
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Feels °C
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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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