Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 6 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★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| 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 team, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the menu down at Doheney Beach for the next couple of weeks.
We’re starting off with a bit of a slow burn. For the first week, we've got clean conditions but nothing with any real punch. The water is feeling like a bath, way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting around 76°. The swell is coming from the SSW, which is the right direction for this reef, but the wave heights are barely a couple of feet. The wind is light, with a bit of cross or cross-onshore, so the surface is pretty tidy. The energy in the water is moderate, but it’s just not translating into ridable waves. The surf quality is poor, so you’re not missing much.
We get a little more energy as we head into the second week. The combined energy starts climbing into the strong range, hitting some big numbers around the 14th of August. You’ll start seeing sets up to about 4 feet, with that lovely long 19-second period from the SSW. That’s real groundswell, which means better shaped waves but longer lulls between sets. The wind stays mostly cross, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s workable. It’s still a marginal call, but the size is the best we’ve got.
If you’re looking for the pick of the litter, aim for Saturday, August 15th. We’ve got consistent 3 to 4 foot waves from the SSW, with solid energy behind them. The cross-shore wind will kick up a little chop, but it’s the best size on offer. Doheney is a reef, and when it’s working, it draws a few people, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. It’s not a day for the experts, but for a fun surf on a longboard or a foamie, that’s your best chance.
Overall, it’s a stretch of small to modest surf. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you’ll be fine, but don’t expect any barrels. The wind and the warm water are the real winners here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 127 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 126 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 186 | 184 | 93 | 252 | 316 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 9:42AM1.70m | 8:46PM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:35PM0.93m | 3:51AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 127 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 139 | 135 | 93 | 252 | 316 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | SW 12 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 5 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 126 | 114 | 111 | 53 | 69 | 50 | 57 | 30 | 42 | 42 | 104 | 186 | 184 | 75 | 49 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 20 | W 4 | W 4 | S 9 | SW 9 | W 4 | S 13 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 19 | SW 15 | S 13 |
| kJ | 31 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 81 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 | 7 | 39 | 6 | 71 | 75 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | WNW 4 | SW 9 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 28 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 2 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 32 | 74 | 77 | 0 | 76 | 76 | 2 |
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