Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
24.4° C
4.9° 

Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doheney Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 4th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a little window of something cleaner later on if you’re patient.

Right off the bat, things are pretty flat and messy. We’re looking at tiny, weak surf, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with a cross-onshore wind messing up any chance of a clean wave. The energy is weak, with values in the low hundreds. Not worth paddling out for unless you just want to get wet. The water temp is 76°, which is about 9° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a big deal, seriously warm water.

The first few days are pretty much a write-off. The swell starts to pick up a little by Friday the 7th and the weekend, but it’s still small and the period is long, which can make it tricky. We’re looking at 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with periods jumping up to 19 seconds. That long period means it might be a bit too lined up and close out at the beach. The energy is moderate. Still, the wind is light, so it’s not completely hopeless, but it’s not great.

The real issue is the swell direction. It’s coming from the SSW, which is okay, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-on, which keeps the surface lumpy. The waves are just not pushing through with any authority.

Now, looking further out, there’s a bit of a change around mid-month. By the 14th and 15th, the swell is still small, but the energy is picking up, with values like 743 and 744. The wind turns more cross-shore, which is better, but there’s still a bit of chop. The waves are around 3ft to 4ft, still not big, but the period is decent, around 16 seconds. The best of this stretch is probably the morning of the 15th, where we have 4ft of SSW swell and a gentle cross-shore breeze. It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the most surfable we’ve seen.

The standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of Wednesday the 19th. The wind finally goes cross-offshore, which is huge for keeping the surface clean. The swell is only 2ft, but the energy is solid, and with that offshore wind, Doheney Beach could actually have some fun, clean little waves. This is the one to keep an eye on. It’s still small, but it will be the cleanest we’ll see this whole period.

So, the long and short of it is this: don’t get your hopes up for the next week and a half. It’s mostly small, weak, and wind-blown. The best bet is that Wednesday morning of the 19th, but even that is a small-wave day. If you’re desperate, you could try the 15th, but bring the foamie and low expectations.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:42PM1.90m
2:11AM1.31m
2:33PM1.95m
4:27AM1.19m
3:39PM2.01m
6:49AM1.26m
4:54PM2.11m
7:53AM1.38m
6:03PM2.24m
8:33AM1.49m
7:04PM2.37m
9:08AM1.60m
7:57PM2.46m
Low Tide
8:41PM0.85m
7:20AM0.94m
10:19PM0.74m
8:05AM1.09m
11:48PM0.55m
9:35AM1.20m
00:54AM0.34m
11:22AM1.23m
1:46AM0.15m
12:41PM1.16m
2:31AM0.01m
1:42PM1.05m
3:12AM-0.06m
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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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