
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSW swell with 948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's talk surf. It's gonna be a bit of a slow couple of weeks, but there's a gem hiding in there.
First up, Doheney Beach. The water's running hot, 73°F, which is a solid 6°F above normal. That's a big deal, so it's gonna feel like a bath.
The action starts proper on Monday, September 7th. We've got a solid southwest groundswell pushing in at 6ft with a 13-second period, and the energy is strong, reading 1057. A light cross-offshore wind keeps it clean and glassy. The call is "excellent" for experienced surfers. The afternoon backs off a touch to 6ft and the wind picks up, so the morning is the pick. This is the standout.
But it doesn't last. Tuesday the 8th drops to 3ft, and the wind goes cross-shore, so it gets a bit messy. Wednesday sees the size dip to 2ft, and even with a 16-second period, it's just too small to get moving on a beach break. That sort of long period can make it break too straight.
Then the wind turns onshore from the south. From Thursday the 10th through Sunday the 13th, it's rough. The wave quality is called "poor," and with small, weak surf, it looks like a kite surfer's paradise, not a surfer's. That's a solid four-day gap of no good waves.
The next week stays small, with lots of surf in the 2ft to 3ft range. The winds go light, but there's just no power. It's a lot of marginal days, and you'll be scratching for anything.
There's a little blip on Friday, September 18th. The wind goes light and cross-offshore, and the comment jumps to "very good" despite the small 2ft swell. It'll be clean, sure, but it's a shadow of what we had.
The last few days, around the 21st and 22nd, the swell does push back up to around 3ft with 17-second intervals. The energy is moderate. But the wind stays cross-shore, so it won't be perfect. It's promising for a week and a half out, but you gotta take that with a grain of salt.
So, bottom line: get your fix on Monday the 7th. The rest of the fortnight is a waiting game. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
995 | 948 | 615 | 227 | 176 | 135 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 255 | 214 | 164 | 160 | 120 | 94 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.63m | 7:02PM2.24m | 8:39AM1.76m | 7:53PM2.30m | 9:07AM1.87m | 8:39PM2.28m | 9:35AM1.97m | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:03AM2.05m | 10:06PM2.06m | 10:31AM2.09m | 10:48PM1.88m | 10:58AM2.09m | 11:32PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM1.08m | 2:09AM0.11m | 1:49PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.62m | 3:48AM0.28m | 4:03PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:45PM0.49m | 4:42AM0.61m | 5:29PM0.51m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
995 | 948 | 615 | 227 | 176 | 126 | 65 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 255 | 50 | 56 | 76 | 103 | 70 | 153 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
58 | 56 | 50 | 204 | 154 | 135 | 214 | 119 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 44 | 56 | 40 | 50 | 214 | 164 | 160 | 120 | 87 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | WSW 13 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
4 | 2 | 51 | 80 | 81 | 130 | 133 | 45 | 82 | 72 | 46 | 39 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 35 | 14 | 12 | 59 | 94 | 129 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 9 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 15 | 74 | 97 | 3 | 74 | 139 | 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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