Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.6° C
1.7° 

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 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 TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 13th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (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 Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly 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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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
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W
7
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.7
S
11
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy 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)
15
W
15
W
5
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
15
W
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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cross-on
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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
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5:54
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8:01
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7:59
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Temp °C
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22
21
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24
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Feels °C
23
22
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22
22
25
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26
24
22
20
20
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22
22
23
22
21
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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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