Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for Doheney Beach, so we’re in for a waiting game. The water's sitting at 73.8°F which is 6.3°F above normal, so it's feeling more like summer than late August – that's very unusual for this time of year.

There’s absolutely nothing doing right now. The first few days through to the 22nd are a write-off. Expect tiny, weak swell with nothing over a foot and a half to three feet, and most of it getting chewed up by onshore or cross-shore breezes. You’ll see the odd long-period SSW groundswell pulse, but the energy’s just not there. On the 16th, we see a combined energy of 532, but the quality comment says it all – marginal and questionable. The wind stays light, but the swell never really finds its feet. Honestly, it's more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one for most of this period.

From the 23rd onward through the end of the month, the swell stays small and weak, hovering between 1.3 ft and 2 ft with periods that finally start to drop off. But here’s the kicker – keep your eye on Wednesday the 26th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, which is the best we’ll see. Still only 2 ft from the SW with a period of 16 seconds, but the energy is moderate at 334. It’s not going to be pumping, but for the one guy or gal who just needs to get wet on a clean face with a long paddle out between sets, it’s the best of a quiet run. After that, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th mornings also look clean with cross-off breezes and the occasional 2 ft pulse.

The brief highlight of the whole forecast is Saturday the 29th afternoon. The swell bumps up to 3.3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy hits 714. Winds are cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It's still small and marginal, but it’s the closest thing to a proper session we’ve got. Crowds are often an issue here, so don't expect a lonely wave.

Overall, keep your expectations low. It’s a long, drawn-out flat spell with only a few brief moments of rideable, glassy surf. The second week is especially quiet. Stay patient.

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