Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.9° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 487 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Doheney Beach.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty lackluster start. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Until Saturday the 11th, it's a lot of onshore wind and marginal conditions, with the odd poor surf popping up. The swell is there, but the wind is just ruining it. From Thursday the 9th through to Friday the 10th, the wind is straight onshore from the south, making a mess of things. You're better off staying home.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday afternoon, the 11th of July. The wind finally eases and goes glassy from the west, dead calm. We’ve got a consistent 3ft of SSW swell, with a period of 15 seconds rolling in from the south. That's a proper groundswell, so it'll have some punch. The combined energy is moderate (384). It’s a reef break, so those long-period sets will line up nicely. The water temp is sitting at 67°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The morning on Saturday is still a bit average, but that afternoon window is the standout for the first week.

We then get a bit of a lull again. Sunday the 12th sees a cross-shore wind, and Monday the 13th is cross-onshore. It’s not great. Tuesday morning the 14th has another glassy moment with light 2ft swell, but it’s small.

Now, hold onto your board. The real standout is a week away, on Saturday morning, the 18th of July. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a 3ft swell, but it’s wrapping in from the SSE with a massive 19-second period. The combined energy absolutely cranks at 1232 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a light offshore from the northwest, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The morning session is the pick, but the afternoon holds up okay with 5ft of swell and a moderate offshore breeze, though the energy is even higher at 1792.

Sunday the 19th gets a bit hairy. The swell jumps to 7ft from the south, but the wind is straight onshore. That’s going to be a messy, close-out wall for most. That’s strictly for the experts, and even then, it won't be pretty. After that, it fades back into the doldrums for the rest of the window, with a few marginal days of waist-high slop and cross-shore winds.

So, if you’re paddling out, the only two real windows are Saturday afternoon the 11th for a small, glassy cruise, and the big one: Saturday morning the 18th for a proper, clean groundswell session. Get on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:18PM2.14m
7:29AM1.34m
6:13PM2.28m
8:31AM1.43m
7:08PM2.42m
9:20AM1.52m
8:01PM2.53m
10:04AM1.59m
8:52PM2.58m
10:46AM1.65m
9:42PM2.56m
11:28AM1.71m
10:30PM2.45m
Low Tide
10:15AM1.04m
00:59AM0.41m
11:25AM1.11m
1:52AM0.19m
12:34PM1.12m
2:41AM0.00m
1:35PM1.09m
3:28AM-0.11m
2:32PM1.04m
4:13AM-0.15m
3:26PM0.99m
4:56AM-0.12m
4:19PM0.95m
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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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