Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Doheney Beach has on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat and frustrating start. We’re looking at a long stretch here with no real standouts. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until the 3rd of September. So, for the next several days, you’re staring at a whole lot of nothing much. We’ve got small, messy, and onshore conditions that just aren't going to get the blood pumping.
Let’s talk about the one session that might just be worth the wait. Come Saturday afternoon, the 29th of August, Doheney Beach starts to look alright. The swell is only 4ft, but it's from the SSW with a solid 16-second period. That’s a nice, long-period groundswell. It won’t be pumping, but the real story is the wind. We get a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 9 mph. That’ll put a nice face on those waves. The water temp is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. This is about as good as it gets in this forecast window, but with the combo of moderate wave energy (801) and clean conditions, it should offer a few fun ones. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded, so be prepared to share.
After that little glimmer, it’s back into a holding pattern. Most afternoons get spoiled by a cross-shore or onshore breeze. We see a bump in swell around the 8th of September, with the Tuesday afternoon session seeing 7ft from the S. But it’s a short-period 13-second swell and the wind is just cross-shore at 9 mph, which will leave some chop on the face. The wave energy is strong (1480), but with those conditions it’s more of a grunt than a glide. It might be a bit too much for beginners, but it’s got some punch for the crew on a shortboard. That run of swell into the 9th stays similar, with the Wednesday afternoon showing 7ft and clean cross-offshore wind, so that’s your second real option to watch. But again, for a reef break, this long-period S swell might not be the best shape.
Overall, it’s a quiet outlook. If you’re determined, the 29th of August afternoon is the pick. The 9th of September afternoon is worth a look for bigger waves. Otherwise, leave the board in the car and the wetsuit on the line.
Stay keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
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 kJ | 204 | 347 | 289 | 867 | 580 | 733 | 706 | 537 | 400 | 394 | 377 | 289 | 156 | 185 | 244 | 353 | 373 | 447 | 334 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 9:20PM2.17m | 10:19AM1.82m | 9:55PM2.09m | 10:42AM1.90m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:02AM0.29m | 3:53PM0.77m | 4:25AM0.38m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 153 | 347 | 71 | 867 | 580 | 733 | 706 | 169 | 106 | 121 | 377 | 289 | 151 | 185 | 244 | 353 | 373 | 447 | 228 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | S 9 | SW 14 | S 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 204 | 102 | 147 | 32 | 57 | 57 | 138 | 537 | 400 | 394 | 54 | 213 | 156 | 102 | 80 | 11 | 16 | 175 | 334 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | W 7 | S 8 | S 8 | W 9 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | W 5 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | W 5 |
| kJ | 153 | 61 | 289 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 41 | 87 | 108 | 321 | 233 | 14 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 111 | 132 | 22 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 74 | 139 | 32 | 77 | 0 | 84 | 76 | 97 | 2 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 97 | 0 |
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