Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, this is Rusty, and I'm looking at the Doheney Beach (reef) forecast for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first week is a bit of a write-off for decent waves. There's surf on the charts, but the quality is just not there. Cross-off and onshore winds, mostly, and the combined energy sits in a moderate range. We'll see some small, messy combos, but nothing that's going to get the heart pumping.

Now, the end of the first week and into the second week is where it gets interesting. The outlook starts to clean up around Monday the 21st of September. That's when things turn the corner. The wind relaxes, the combined energy climbs to 553 (moderate, but building), and we start seeing some consistent, lined-up SW groundswell with a nice 17-second period. That's the kind of period that brings real energy and shape. The wind goes glassy and cross, which is a treat for a spot like this.

The standout here is definitely Doheney Beach on the morning of Monday 21st September. We've got a clean 3ft SW groundswell running with that long 17-second period. The wind is light cross at just 6 mph, which will leave the face smooth. The combined wave energy is a solid 610 (moderate to strong) – that's got some push behind it. For a reef break, that long period is a blessing, giving the waves that extra punch and form. Just keep in mind, this is a fairly consistent spot, and the water temp is sitting around 73°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – a solid 5° above average. The first few days of the second week look very promising, but after that, the energy dips back into the marginal zone.

For a beginner, this will be a fine-sized wave at 3ft. For the experienced crew, that long period will make for some proper, peeling reef waves. Expect some company though, as it's often crowded when the forecast lines up this well.

Rusty

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