Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 10 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
21.1°C
1.4° 

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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 8PM (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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 12th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu at Doheney Beach.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a real struggle to get excited. The surf is hanging around, but it’s mostly small, bumpy, and the wind just won’t get out of the way. We’re looking at a long stretch of marginal conditions, so don’t expect any magic.

The water is sitting at 70°, which is a touch warmer than what we usually feel this time of year.

Things kick off on Thursday, September 10th. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SW, with a solid 17-second period pushing through. The energy is moderate (646). Problem is, the wind is on it from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping the surface a bit bumpy. It’s surfable, but it’s not the clean stuff we want. The afternoon stays similar, just with a slightly shorter 16-second period.

Friday the 11th is a write-off. The morning is a choppy mess with cross-onshore winds at 12 mph, and the swell drops to 3ft. The afternoon is a little better with lighter wind, but still marginal.

The whole weekend, September 12th and 13th, is a real downer. Swell gets smaller, dropping to 2ft on Saturday, and the period on Sunday plummets to a short, weak 7 seconds. The wind is still a problem. These are not days for a paddle.

The following week from Monday the 14th through to the next weekend is a constant run of "marginal" or "poor" labels. The swell hovers around 2ft to 3ft, with the wind mostly on it or cross-shore. There’s no standout window here. The best of a bad bunch might be the afternoon of Friday, September 18th, where we get a clean 2ft SW swell with a 19-second period and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (500), but the wave height is just too small to get excited about.

The only real surge of energy comes late in the forecast. On Monday, September 21st, the combined energy jumps to 673, with a 3ft SW swell and a 17-second period. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy, but it’s the most power we’ve seen in a while. It’s still a day of *marginal* quality, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window.

The last notable blip is on Friday, September 25th, in the afternoon. We get a 2ft from the SW with a very long 20-second period, pushing a moderate energy (524). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’s clean enough for the size, but again, it’s tiny.

Bottom line: If you’ve got a kite, the onshore wind days might be more fun than a paddle. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but as it stands, this is a very quiet stretch for the reef.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
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1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.1
W
7
0.9
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8
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10
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10
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
502
483
349
314
309
214
164
160
124
89
183
186
150
147
127
127
114
386
240
291
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
15
SE
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSW
10
SE
15
SSE
15
S
15
SE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
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10
SW
5
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10
SW
10
SW
5
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Wind State
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on
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cross-on
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High Tide
9:35AM1.97m
9:23PM2.20m
10:03AM2.05m
10:06PM2.06m
10:31AM2.09m
10:48PM1.88m
10:58AM2.09m
11:32PM1.68m
11:26AM2.06m
00:21AM1.49m
11:56AM1.99m
1:26AM1.32m
12:29PM1.90m
3:59AM1.22m
Low Tide
3:20PM0.62m
3:48AM0.28m
4:03PM0.53m
4:16AM0.44m
4:45PM0.49m
4:42AM0.61m
5:29PM0.51m
5:06AM0.80m
6:16PM0.56m
5:26AM0.96m
7:11PM0.64m
5:39AM1.11m
8:25PM0.71m
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6:33
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7:04
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6:58
6:57
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Temp °C
25
25
23
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Feels °C
27
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21
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21
22
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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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