
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 859 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Doheney Beach.
We’re going to be looking at a real mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. The first week is mostly going to be a struggle, with only small, weak swells and a lot of onshore wind mucking things up. The bright spot, and the only real standout in the whole run, arrives right at the end of the first week and into the second. The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year.
The first few days, starting Tuesday the 14th, are pretty grim. We’ve got a tiny 2-foot SSW swell on Tuesday morning, but the cross-shore wind is making a mess of it. The combined energy is weak (185). It’s just poor. Tuesday afternoon cleans up a little with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell drops to 1 feet. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off with onshore winds and very little energy. This pattern of small, onshore slop carries right through to Friday the 17th.
There’s a slight flicker of life on Saturday the 18th. The swell bumps up to 3 feet from the SW with a long 18-second period, and the energy is starting to build (546). But the wind is still onshore, so it’s not great. Sunday the 19th sees the swell holding at 3 to 3 feet, but again, it’s cross-shore.
Now, here’s the window you want to watch. Monday the 20th of July is your best bet. The morning is okay with a 2-foot SW swell and cross-shore wind, but the afternoon is where it’s at. The wind swings cross-offshore, the swell builds to 3 feet from the SW, and the energy is solid (602). The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions,” and that’s for real. This is the standout session. The Tuesday morning the 21st will also be rideable with a 3-foot SSW swell and light winds.
After that, we get a strange mix. The swell gets bigger – way bigger – but the wind goes straight onshore. By Thursday the 23rd, we’re looking at 5 to 7 feet of S and SSE swell. That’s solid height, but the onshore wind is going to make it a choppy, blown-out mess at this beach-and-reef setup. The combined energy is strong (over 1300), so there’s plenty of power, but it’s not going to be clean for the paddle crew. Honestly, this setup from the 23rd to the 25th looks more interesting for the kite surfers than the surfers.
The swell drops back down to a more manageable 3 feet on Sunday the 26th, coming from the SSW with a very long 19-second period. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it might be worth a look if you’re desperate and the tide is right. The long period will make it a bit walled at the beach, but it could be decent. The final stretch into the 29th is just small, marginal stuff.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a battle. The only true standout is the afternoon of Monday the 20th of July. Get out there for that window. The big swell from the 23rd to the 25th is a pass for a traditional surf unless you’ve got a kite.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
119 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 95 | 161 | 122 | 121 | 126 | 181 | 83 | 137 | 366 | 255 | 240 | 350 | 424 | 550 | 255 | 367 | 334 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:46AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:28AM1.71m | 10:30PM2.45m | 12:09PM1.76m | 11:18PM2.26m | 12:51PM1.80m | 00:07AM2.01m | 1:33PM1.84m | 1:01AM1.74m | 2:17PM1.86m | 2:06AM1.48m | 3:04PM1.88m | 3:40AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.12m | 4:19PM0.95m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:15PM0.94m | 6:17AM0.16m | 6:14PM0.94m | 6:54AM0.36m | 7:21PM0.95m | 7:30AM0.58m | 8:38PM0.94m | 8:06AM0.79m | 10:09PM0.88m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 16 |
119 | 78 | 133 | 15 | 27 | 54 | 114 | 92 | 66 | 42 | 41 | 137 | 366 | 174 | 240 | 254 | 407 | 550 | 223 | 158 | 334 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | WNW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 9 |
57 | 111 | 194 | 67 | 85 | 161 | 122 | 121 | 106 | 181 | 74 | 14 | 134 | 255 | 125 | 350 | 424 | 42 | 255 | 367 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 13 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | S 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 |
8 | 67 | 9 | 108 | 95 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 126 | 74 | 83 | 23 | 44 | 44 | 81 | 45 | 43 | 17 | 41 | 75 | 116 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 3 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 |
1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 15 | 74 | 97 | 3 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 76 | 76 | 3 | 74 | 76 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 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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