
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,728 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Doheney Beach.
Alright, looking at the forecast, we've got a bit of a slow start but a solid pulse of swell building through the middle of next week, especially for the more experienced crew. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance to get a wave is this Friday morning. We're looking at small 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17 second period, but the wind is onshore and the energy is moderate (813). The conditions are a bit marginal, so it's not going to be a classic. It picks up a little Friday afternoon with 4ft, but the wind swings cross-onshore which will mess with the face.
Saturday has a little more size, 5ft on Saturday afternoon from the S at 13 seconds. The wind stays light and cross-shore, which is workable, but the energy is picking up (1370). Still, the forecast calls it 'marginal' so don't expect perfection.
Now, Sunday the 6th is where it starts to get interesting for the experienced surfers. The swell jumps to 6ft on Sunday morning, building to 7ft by Sunday afternoon, from the S with a solid 14 second period. The wind is a light offshore (cross-off) from the NE turning WNW, and the wave comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers". The combined energy is strong (1470-1565). This is the standout for the week. The wave is pushing 7ft, so it's a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it's going to be clean and punchy. The break is a reef, so those long period lines will hold up nicely.
Monday the 7th keeps the goods coming with 7ft SSW swell and a 14 second period, with clean offshore winds in the morning. The energy is peaking at 1654. This is another top session for anyone who knows what they're doing. It's a bit of a standout for the whole forecast.
The swell starts to fade through Tuesday and Wednesday, but Wednesday the 9th morning is worth a mention. The swell drops to 4ft from the SSW, with a 10 second period, but the wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm. The energy is moderate (604), and the wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions". It's a smaller window, but it'll be clean and fun for a longboard or a fish.
After that, we hit a long dry spell. From Thursday the 10th right through to the end of the forecast on the 19th of September, the swell drops below 3ft consistently. The wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the combined energy drops to weak levels (200-480). The wave comments turn to "marginal" or "poor surf conditions". It's a flat run for over a week. There's a tiny pulse of long period swell on the 17th and 18th, but with only 1ft to 2ft, it's not going to break with any real power.
So, bottom line: the best surf is on Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September, with 7ft+ clean groundswell. If you can get out Wednesday morning the 9th, the glassy conditions will make the most of the smaller swell. After that, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
651 | 587 | 659 | 525 | 512 | 704 | 1313 | 1423 | 1527 | 835 | 1633 | 1628 | 1422 | 1103 | 980 | 427 | 294 | 278 | 295 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 6:08AM1.25m | 3:15PM1.99m | 7:14AM1.38m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:09PM0.59m | 7:02AM1.25m | 11:39PM0.45m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
651 | 587 | 659 | 427 | 506 | 704 | 1313 | 1423 | 1527 | 835 | 1633 | 1628 | 1422 | 1103 | 980 | 427 | 294 | 234 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | W 12 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | — | — | SW 18 | SSW 18 | W 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
29 | 204 | 273 | 525 | 512 | 575 | 46 | 32 | 3 | 696 | 11 | — | — | 150 | 31 | 27 | 214 | 278 | 295 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | W 13 | SW 20 | — | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
30 | 22 | 55 | 59 | 48 | 91 | 3 | 15 | — | 35 | 10 | — | — | 18 | 42 | 92 | 96 | 51 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 4 | — |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 35 | — | — | 25 | 5 | — | 11 | — | 12 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 97 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 0 |
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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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