Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
24.5° C
5.1° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and frustrating around here. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special, so let’s get into it.

The overall pattern is weak. For the first week, from August 5th through to the 13th, it’s almost all poor, tiny waves. The best we can say is that from Friday the 7th onward, the swell energy starts to build, hitting a combined energy of (410) on Friday morning, but it’s coming from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, but it’s hitting a beach break, and with that long period, it’s going to be straight and hard to handle. Still, the water is a very unusual 5° warmer than normal, which is a weird feeling for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until August 14th, Friday afternoon. That’s the first standout. Doheney Beach is a reef, so that long-period groundswell might actually wrap in a little better here. Friday afternoon sees 3ft of SSW swell with a 18-second period, and combined energy is ramping up to (772). The wind is light and cross-shore from the West, which will keep it fairly clean. It’s still small, but it’s the most promising session in the whole outlook. Keep in mind, this spot is a beginner-friendly reef and often has crowds, so expect company.

The other brighter spot is Saturday August 15th, afternoon. Same setup – 3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, with combined energy at (559) and light cross-onshore wind. It’s consistently marginal, but out of this whole flat spell, that Saturday arvo is the best on offer. The swell is still under 5ft, so it’s fine for most surfers, but it’s not going to blow anyone’s mind.

The second week, from the 16th onward, fades again. The energy drops, and the wind stays light but cross-onshore. Nothing to write home about. It’s a long gap of poor conditions, and honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the weak swell and consistent cross-shore wind.

Stay patient. It’s not a great run, but the 14th and 15th are the days to pencil in.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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0.6
SW
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14
0.6
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14
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13
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0.4
SSW
18
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
127
70
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88
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126
292
207
348
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207
186
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93
252
316
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
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10
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15
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5
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10
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15
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High Tide
2:33PM1.95m
4:27AM1.19m
3:39PM2.01m
6:49AM1.26m
4:54PM2.11m
7:53AM1.38m
6:03PM2.24m
8:33AM1.49m
7:04PM2.37m
9:08AM1.60m
7:57PM2.46m
9:42AM1.70m
8:46PM2.49m
Low Tide
10:19PM0.74m
8:05AM1.09m
11:48PM0.55m
9:35AM1.20m
00:54AM0.34m
11:22AM1.23m
1:46AM0.15m
12:41PM1.16m
2:31AM0.01m
1:42PM1.05m
3:12AM-0.06m
2:35PM0.93m
3:51AM-0.05m
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7:46
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Temp °C
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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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