Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The water is sitting at a balmy 71°, which is a massive 5° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously warm, almost like a bath. You won’t need a thick wetsuit, that’s for sure.

The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Monday the 20th kicks off with a 3 ft SW swell, but it’s a light cross-shore breeze, so it’s rideable but not setting the world on fire. Wave energy is moderate (602). Tuesday the 21st is the one to watch early on. The morning is a bit iffy, but Tuesday afternoon cleans right up with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell, a solid 15-second period, and the energy is moderate (589). That’s a pretty good window for a beginner-friendly wave.

Wednesday the 22nd sees a bit more wind, but it’s still cross-offshore in the afternoon, holding the 3 ft swell together. Through Thursday the 23rd, the swell bumps up to 5 ft in the morning from the S, with a 13-second period, but it’s a bit cross-shore. The energy is getting strong (898). This is fine for a go, but nothing is screaming “standout.”

Now, from Friday the 24th, the swell direction swings onshore. The wind is coming straight in from the SSW and S, so the waves will be messy. The energy is strong (1111 on Friday morning), but the conditions are poor. This onshore trend continues right through the weekend and into the following week. It’s a real shame because the swell is consistent, but the straight-on wind is going to chop it up. You’ll be looking at 3 ft to 4 ft waves, but with a lot of bump.

The real red-letter day is looking like Friday the 31st of July. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the SSE in the morning, with a 14-second period. The energy is very strong (1905). The wind is a light cross-on, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the run. This is a bit big for beginners, but it'll be a proper fun session for anyone comfortable in that size. The afternoon holds similar size at 5 ft from the S. Surf is on the cards.

Saturday the 1st of August has even more size – 7 ft in the morning from the S, dropping to 7 ft in the afternoon. This is getting into expert-only territory, and the onshore wind is still a factor. The energy is very strong (1676). It’s big, but messy.

After that, it tails off quickly. Sunday the 2nd of August drops to 4 ft onshore junk, and the energy is weak (458). The rest of the outlook into the first week of August is a mix of small, cross-on waves in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, with a bit more swell on the 4th, but the best of the window has passed.

Bottom line: The standout is Friday the 31st of July. The 6 ft SSE swell with strong energy is your best chance for a proper session. Get on it. The crowd is “often” around here, so expect some company. Get there early.

Rusty.

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