Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here checkin’ in with the outlook for Doheney Beach (Doheney-Beach). We’ve got a mixed bag ahead, so let’s get into it.

The water’s sittin’ at a very unusual 74° right now, which is way warmer than we’d expect for this time of year, so you might be able to ditch the full wetsuit for a bit.

Right off the bat, we’ve got some small but rideable waves rollin’ in. Tuesday the 11th, head down for the afternoon. It’s clean under a cross-off breeze, with 2ft of swell from the SW. The energy’s moderate (402), and that 18-second period means long, lined-up sets. It’s a reef break, so that long period is a bonus for shape.

Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the first week, the wind gets a bit messy with cross and cross-on conditions. Swell stays small, mostly 2ft to 3ft, with moderate energy (273 to 666). It’s not terrible, but nothing to write home about. A few afternoons on the 14th and 15th show a little bump in energy (up to 735), but it’s still on the small side.

Then we hit a bit of a flat spot. The 16th and 17th, and really most of the second week, look pretty average. Swell drops, and the wind is inconsistent. Some mornings have tiny 2ft to 3ft waves, but the wind is often cross-on or onshore. The energy drops way down, below 200 on the 22nd. There’s a gap here where you’re really not missing much.

Now, here’s the standout. Mark your calendars for the 26th of August. The morning starts showing some real promise, and the afternoon is where it’s at. We’re looking at 5ft of swell from the SSE, with very strong energy (2046). The period is 16 seconds, so that’s a proper groundswell. And the wind goes cross-off, WNW at 9 mph, making it clean. This is the pick of the lot. It’s going to be a big, powerful swell, so this one is for the experienced crew – that 5ft on a reef with that energy will be well overhead. It’s a longer-range call, so keep an eye on it, but based on what I’m seeing, that Wednesday afternoon is your best bet.

All in all, it’s a slow couple of weeks, but with a promise of a proper pulse right at the end. Keep the board waxed for the 26th.

Rusty

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