Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
23.9°C
4.2° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 30th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and Fahrenheit for the same stretch.

The water at Doheney Beach is sitting at a balmy 75°, which is nearly 8° warmer than normal for this time of year. You’ll be surfing in board shorts, no doubt.

Over the next 16 days, we’ve got a long, flat-feeling start that lasts more than a week. The swell stays small, mostly in the 2 to 3 ft range, with periods around 10 to 12 seconds. The combined energy is mostly weak to moderate (322 to 762 range). Winds are often cross or onshore, putting a little wind bump on the surface. Nothing worth calling in sick for.

The first real chance for a clean ride comes on the afternoon of September 1st, with a 3 ft southerly swell and a clean cross-off breeze out of the WNW at 12 mph. The energy is still low (346). The morning of September 2nd is similar—3 ft, southerly, 12-second period, clean with a light cross-off. It’s small but rideable.

Then, on Tuesday, September 8th, it all changes. The morning brings a proper 7 ft SSW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 1396—that’s moderate to strong. Wind is WNW at 9 mph, clean and cross-off. This is the highlight. The afternoon holds at 7 ft with 1506 energy and the same clean conditions. This is for experienced surfers only; it’s too big for beginners.

After that, the swell drops fast. The 9th sees 6 ft (751 energy) but the period drops to 10 seconds, and it gets a bit bumpy with a cross-shore breeze. The 10th and 11th are poor: onshore winds, fading swell. By the 12th, it’s down to 2 ft (298 energy). The 13th bumps back to 5 ft (over 1000 energy), but the wind is cross-onshore and the direction shifts to SSE, so it won’t be clean.

Bottom line: the 8th of September is your one true standout. Clean, solid groundswell with an offshore breeze. Everything else is small or messy. Doheney Beach is a reef that needs the right combo, and this forecast is mostly about waiting for the 8th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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Rating
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2
2
0
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
1
S
11
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
733
706
537
400
321
325
285
195
191
135
256
289
198
419
246
314
547
537
566
620
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
W
5
W
10
SSW
15
W
0
WSW
Wind State
cross
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
High Tide
10:32PM1.96m
11:06AM1.97m
11:12PM1.79m
11:35AM2.01m
11:59PM1.59m
12:08PM2.03m
1:01AM1.39m
12:51PM2.03m
2:44AM1.23m
1:50PM2.00m
6:08AM1.25m
3:15PM1.99m
Low Tide
4:33PM0.70m
4:48AM0.50m
5:16PM0.66m
5:12AM0.64m
6:05PM0.64m
5:36AM0.79m
7:06PM0.65m
6:00AM0.95m
8:26PM0.65m
6:26AM1.10m
10:09PM0.59m
7:02AM1.25m
11:39PM0.45m
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clear
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6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
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7:20
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:15
7:13
7:12
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Temp °C
26
24
25
24
22
23
23
22
23
24
23
24
25
23
24
24
22
24
24
23
Feels °C
28
26
25
24
23
23
23
21
22
22
20
23
22
20
24
23
22
24
23
23
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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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