Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 5 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 folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and frustrating around here. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special, so let’s get into it.
The overall pattern is weak. For the first week, from August 5th through to the 13th, it’s almost all poor, tiny waves. The best we can say is that from Friday the 7th onward, the swell energy starts to build, hitting a combined energy of (410) on Friday morning, but it’s coming from the SSW with a very long period of 19 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, but it’s hitting a beach break, and with that long period, it’s going to be straight and hard to handle. Still, the water is a very unusual 5° warmer than normal, which is a weird feeling for this time of year.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't show up until August 14th, Friday afternoon. That’s the first standout. Doheney Beach is a reef, so that long-period groundswell might actually wrap in a little better here. Friday afternoon sees 3ft of SSW swell with a 18-second period, and combined energy is ramping up to (772). The wind is light and cross-shore from the West, which will keep it fairly clean. It’s still small, but it’s the most promising session in the whole outlook. Keep in mind, this spot is a beginner-friendly reef and often has crowds, so expect company.
The other brighter spot is Saturday August 15th, afternoon. Same setup – 3ft of SSW swell, 16-second period, with combined energy at (559) and light cross-onshore wind. It’s consistently marginal, but out of this whole flat spell, that Saturday arvo is the best on offer. The swell is still under 5ft, so it’s fine for most surfers, but it’s not going to blow anyone’s mind.
The second week, from the 16th onward, fades again. The energy drops, and the wind stays light but cross-onshore. Nothing to write home about. It’s a long gap of poor conditions, and honestly, this stretch looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the weak swell and consistent cross-shore wind.
Stay patient. It’s not a great run, but the 14th and 15th are the days to pencil in.
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 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
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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