Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 10 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.3° C

2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 (Jul 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 4th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Doheney Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water’s sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll notice it.

The first bit of action we’ve got is this Saturday morning, the 4th of July. Swell is a modest 3ft out of the SSW, with a 14-second period – that’s a decent groundswell. The combined energy is sitting at 393 (moderate). Winds are light from the WNW, cross-off, and the conditions are clean. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly reef break, that’s a fun little window. Expect good surf conditions.

Saturday afternoon holds that same clean vibe, with a 2ft SSW swell and a really long 19-second period. Energy bumps up to 422. Again, light cross-off breezes. It’s small, but clean as a whistle.

Sunday morning, the 5th, things get a bit trickier. We’ve got 3ft from the SSW, still a long 18-second period, but the wind goes cross-shore with a gentle breeze, and there’s a slight cross-chop. The forecast flags it as marginal. Not the one to get excited about.

From Monday the 6th through to about Thursday the 9th of July, we’re in a bit of a slump. Swell sizes hover around 2ft to 4ft, but the winds turn cross-on or even onshore. There’s some moderate energy in the water, like 858 on Tuesday morning, but the breeze messes it up. It’s marginal at best.

Then, from Friday the 10th all the way through to the middle of next week, things go pretty quiet. We’re looking at poor surf conditions for a solid stretch, with only small swell and mostly onshore or cross-on winds. There’s a gap of several days where I wouldn’t bother paddling out.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. On Saturday the 18th of July, we get a little turnaround. That afternoon, a 3ft SSW swell rolls in, 17-second period, and the wind swings offshore from the north. Light breeze, clean conditions. Energy is 482 (moderate). That’s the standout in the whole run – a proper clean afternoon session for the savvy local. It’s still small, but offshores and a reef setup? That’s worth a look.

The following day, Sunday the 19th, has some clean cross-off winds in the afternoon, but the swell’s only 3ft with a 16-second period, and it’s more marginal than the day before.

Overall, the best bet is that Saturday the 18th afternoon – it’s the one true standout. The rest of the run is pretty slim pickings, with long gaps of poor to marginal surf.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that 18th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
3
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
239
212
229
348
273
550
326
342
432
777
603
454
659
651
627
505
481
481
362
411
405
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
SSW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
15
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
S
15
S
5
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
1:39PM1.60m
00:15AM1.80m
2:14PM1.67m
1:05AM1.62m
2:52PM1.76m
2:17AM1.43m
3:35PM1.87m
4:03AM1.29m
4:24PM1.99m
6:00AM1.27m
5:18PM2.14m
7:29AM1.34m
6:13PM2.28m
Low Tide
6:33PM1.18m
7:20AM0.53m
7:43PM1.15m
7:51AM0.66m
9:09PM1.06m
8:27AM0.79m
10:40PM0.89m
9:14AM0.93m
11:57PM0.66m
10:15AM1.04m
00:59AM0.41m
11:25AM1.11m
1:52AM0.19m
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clear
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
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8:04
8:04
8:04
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
 mm
Temp °C
19
21
19
19
20
18
20
20
19
20
21
20
21
22
21
21
22
20
22
21
20
Feels °C
19
20
19
20
19
17
19
20
19
20
21
21
22
22
23
22
22
20
22
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
W
6
1
W
6
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
8
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
239
186
229
348
273
550
326
50
80
777
603
156
142
651
627
505
481
481
362
411
405
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
7
Energy kJ
148
212
143
99
116
18
35
258
392
79
79
454
659
74
153
157
125
68
44
65
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
4
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
S
20
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
6
18
5
17
54
181
180
342
432
2
191
188
119
2
2
2
1
2
8
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
6
5
3
9
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
729
97
0
76
97
0
71
97
40
74
97
74
74
74
36
77
76
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
6
6
5
5
4
6
5
5
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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).

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