
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,342 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
We’ve got a solid little run coming up at Doheney Beach, but it’s a tale of two halves. The first few days are the real deal with a proper S swell, then it flatlines for a long stretch.
The action starts Saturday the 5th. It’s a bit of a warm-up. We’ve got clean 4ft to 5ft S swell with a solid 13-14 second period, but the wind is cross-shore and a little breezy. The water is a standout here – it’s 74°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a real treat. The combined energy is strong (1190-1372), but conditions are just “marginal” for the Saturday. It’s not a write-off, but not the best.
The real standout window is Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th. Sunday morning with a light rain and a gentle offshore N wind at 9 mph is the pick of the bunch. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the S at 14 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping (1421). It’s clean, offshore, and for the experienced surfer, this is excellent. The afternoon holds up nicely too, with a clean cross-offshore breeze. Monday morning is almost as good, with 6ft SSW swell, clean cross-offshore wind, and strong energy (1224). This is the heart of the run.
Tuesday the 8th still has some fun waves, but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze by the afternoon, so the morning is the go-to. After that, things get weird. Wednesday the 9th sees the swell drop to 4ft, but the magic is the glassy morning with a S breeze at just 3 mph. Totally clean, but the wave energy is moderate (522). Still, a glassy morning on a dropping swell can be a sneaky good session.
Then... it’s a long, slow fade. From Thursday the 10th all the way through to Sunday the 20th, the swell drops to ankle-snappers – 1ft to 3ft. The periods get long (16-22 seconds), which is groundswell, but it’s just not enough size. The winds are light and mostly cross or onshore, but the combined energy dips into the low hundreds (157-671). For a reef break like Doheney, this is a flat spell. There’s no crowd to worry about because no one’s out. It’s a good time to check the forecasts again in a week.
So, to sum it up: Sunday the 6th morning is the absolute standout. 6ft S swell, 14 seconds, offshore wind, and strong energy. It’s a day for the experienced crew. The Monday morning is a close second. The rest of the window is a lesson in patience.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
627 | 806 | 673 | 1342 | 1155 | 711 | 1162 | 980 | 486 | 828 | 721 | 334 | 250 | 278 | 419 | 498 | 502 | 430 | 349 | 318 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | on |
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 | |||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
627 | 806 | 673 | 1342 | 1155 | 711 | 1162 | 980 | 486 | 828 | 721 | 334 | 250 | 245 | 184 | 498 | 502 | 144 | 118 | 318 | 309 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | WSW 16 |
512 | 475 | 654 | 15 | 3 | 472 | 58 | 57 | 341 | 80 | 81 | 11 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 101 | 220 | 430 | 349 | 20 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | W 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SSW 21 | SW 22 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | W 18 | S 10 |
48 | 91 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 50 | 44 | 18 | 93 | 58 | 3 | 81 | 72 | 46 | 39 | 20 | 24 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 4 | W 6 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
3 | — | 57 | 49 | 55 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 7 | 16 | 131 | 104 | 73 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 3 | 76 | 97 | 66 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United States | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.
Doheney Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from Dana Point. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dana Point. Dana Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










