Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, S swell with 856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s break it down: Doheney Beach is looking pretty quiet for the next couple weeks. Don’t get your hopes up for anything juicy.
Right off the bat, Wednesday the 29th has waist-high swell around 4 ft from the SSE, with a very long 15-second period. The energy is strong (1107), but this reef break doesn’t love that long period—it’ll be sectiony. Wind is a light onshore from the south at 9 mph, so it won’t be glassy. Water temp is 73°, which is way warmer than normal for this time of year—over 5° above average. It’s a great day for a float, not a surf.
Wednesday afternoon sees a bump to 4 ft from the SSW, still a long 16-second period and energy of 1150. Wind goes light cross-onshore, so still some ripples. Marginal tide conditions again.
Thursday the 30th morning has 5 ft from the S, 14-second period, energy at 1051. That’s some size, but it’s onshore wind again. By afternoon it drops to 3 ft.
Friday the 31st through the weekend fades fast. Friday morning is 4 ft from the S, but energy drops to 685. Wind is light cross-shore, which helps a little, but the swell is on its way out. Saturday and Sunday are barely knee-high. By Sunday morning it’s just 2 ft from the S, energy down to 169, with onshore wind. Poor.
From Monday the 3rd of August onward, it’s a total flat spell. For over a week, right through to Thursday the 13th of August, every day shows swell under 3 ft and combined energy barely cracking 400. Winds are light cross-onshore or onshore, chop or ripples. Even a 20-second pulse on Monday the 10th afternoon only brings 2 ft of swell and energy of 357. Just a ripple in the water.
There’s no standout day here. Doheney is a fairly consistent reef, but this 16-day window is a bust. The only plus is the warm water and empty beach. For paddle surfing, you’re better off waiting. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, quiet stretch.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 543 | 688 | 577 | 856 | 468 | 791 | 646 | 265 | 253 | 204 | 246 | 80 | 75 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 77 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 1:02PM1.85m | 00:53AM1.51m | 1:42PM1.90m | 2:11AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:24AM0.63m | 7:20PM0.91m | 6:50AM0.78m | 8:41PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 543 | 688 | 577 | 856 | 468 | 791 | 646 | 196 | 253 | 204 | 246 | 80 | 47 | 60 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 84 | 77 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 519 | 431 | 457 | 21 | 324 | 15 | 24 | 265 | 94 | 48 | 49 | 32 | 75 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 65 | 39 | 12 | 12 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | S 16 | W 6 | SSE 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | W 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 31 | 13 | 174 | 20 | 24 | 15 | 29 | 23 | 67 | 40 | 77 | 47 | 63 | 47 | 18 | 91 | 91 | 58 | 36 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 9 | 77 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 77 | 76 | 97 | 76 | 76 | 97 | 34 | 74 | 76 | 0 |
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