Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with S 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 (Jul 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Doheney Beach.
Honestly, for the first week or so, it’s a bit of a flat spell. We’ve got some small waves on offer, but nothing that’s really going to get the heart racing. The first real blip of interest is a tiny window on Monday the 13th, with chest-high waves around 3ft from the SSW, but it’s got a cross-shore wind that’s putting a bit of a chop on it. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just getting wet.
The real story, and the standout of the whole forecast, is that pulse of energy building towards the end of the third week. Starting on Wednesday the 22nd, we see a bump in the SSW swell, and by Thursday the 23rd, it’s really cooking. We’re looking at head-high to well-overhead waves pushing 6ft from the S, with a solid 14-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is pumping at 1405, which is some serious grunt. The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but for a spot that’s exposed, it’s going to be the best session in the window. Thursday the 22nd afternoon sees a spike to 5ft with a 15-second period, and the energy at 1265 is also a standout. This is the one to circle.
For a beginner, that 6ft swell on the 23rd is going to be too much. It’s proper expert territory. Earlier in the week, the 2ft to 3ft stuff on the 19th and 20th is more manageable, but the wind is messy. The best bet for a cleaner wave might be the afternoon of the 25th, where we get a 4ft swell from the SSW with a 12-second period and a nice cross-offshore breeze, making it clean. That’s a solid shout for a fun session.
The crowds here are often, so don’t expect to have it to yourself, especially when that bigger swell hits on the 23rd. The 6ft swell on the 23rd morning is the biggest, but it’s also the most powerful. The 5ft on the 22nd afternoon might be the sweet spot for a strong surfer.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a wash. The second week, from the 19th, starts to show some life. The real gold is on the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of July. Get your board ready for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 312 | 176 | 217 | 119 | 111 | 194 | 108 | 95 | 161 | 108 | 121 | 126 | 181 | 83 | 136 | 366 | 255 | 123 | 350 | 429 | 314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:04AM1.59m | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:46AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:28AM1.71m | 10:30PM2.45m | 12:09PM1.76m | 11:18PM2.26m | 12:51PM1.80m | 00:07AM2.01m | 1:33PM1.84m | 1:01AM1.74m | 2:17PM1.86m | 2:06AM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:13AM-0.15m | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.12m | 4:19PM0.95m | 5:38AM-0.01m | 5:15PM0.94m | 6:17AM0.16m | 6:14PM0.94m | 6:54AM0.36m | 7:21PM0.95m | 7:30AM0.58m | 8:38PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 312 | 176 | 217 | 119 | 76 | 133 | 38 | 44 | 83 | 108 | 93 | 95 | 51 | 37 | 136 | 366 | 255 | 123 | 233 | 229 | 229 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 89 | 133 | 57 | 111 | 194 | 67 | 85 | 161 | 88 | 121 | 106 | 181 | 74 | 14 | 44 | 41 | 91 | 350 | 429 | 314 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 10 | SW 14 | W 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 59 | 45 | 8 | 46 | 9 | 108 | 95 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 126 | 73 | 83 | 49 | 13 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 43 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 9 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | 1 | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 7 | 71 | 97 | 67 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 9 | 74 | 76 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 |
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