Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Doheney Beach.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but don't write it off just yet. The weekend is a mixed bag, but the real standout is shaping up for Sunday morning. The water is sitting at 74°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a solid 7°F above average, so you'll be comfortable without a thick steamer.

Saturday morning is a bit of a tease. We've got a 4ft swell from the south, but it's coming with a cross-shore wind that's just going to mess with the surface. The energy is strong (1187), but the conditions aren't clean enough to get excited about. Saturday afternoon picks up a touch to 5ft, but the wind swings west and it stays cross-shore, keeping things a bit bumpy.

Now, Sunday the 6th is the day to circle. The early morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers. We're getting a solid 6ft of south swell, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE at 9 mph. That's clean as a whistle. The swell energy is pumping (1373), and while it's a bit over 5ft, it's not too crazy for a good surfer. The period is 14 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, giving you powerful, well-shaped lines. If you're a beginner, this might be a bit too much. Sunday afternoon drops to 5ft but stays clean with a light cross-offshore breeze.

Monday the 7th keeps the fun going. Morning wave heights are 6ft from the SSW with a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is still high (1208). The wind stays good through the afternoon, but the quality drops off a bit. This is a solid second option.

After that, we're looking at a real downturn. From Tuesday the 8th onward, the swell drops and the wind turns onshore or stays messy. There's a long stretch from the 9th of September right through to the 20th where the surf is mostly poor to marginal. The swell gets small, often under 3ft, and the wind is consistently onshore from the south or south-southwest. The energy fades away to weak levels (down to 173 at one point). It's a classic blank run for this area. The only small glimmer is a few days around the 15th to 17th with some clean cross-shore winds, but the waves are just too small to bother with.

So, to sum it up: your best bet is Sunday morning, the 6th of September, for the cleanest, punchiest waves. Sunday afternoon and Monday morning are also worthwhile. After that, it's a long wait. The forecast is reliable for the next few days, but the long-range stuff looks pretty grim.

Rusty, signing off.

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