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Doheney Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Doheney Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 18 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
18.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 19th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 12 | W 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | W 11 | W 14 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | |
413 | 229 | 68 | 93 | 94 | 90 | 100 | 115 | 184 | 107 | 137 | 150 | 366 | 152 | 188 | 255 | 258 | 255 | 223 | 201 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.54m | 10:44PM2.47m | 1:10PM1.51m | 11:38PM2.33m | 2:23PM1.52m | 00:38AM2.15m | 3:35PM1.58m | 1:49AM1.94m | 4:36PM1.68m | 3:12AM1.76m | 5:24PM1.80m | 4:39AM1.63m | 6:03PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:20PM1.10m | 6:19AM-0.01m | 5:14PM1.18m | 7:19AM0.10m | 6:24PM1.26m | 8:21AM0.22m | 7:58PM1.29m | 9:23AM0.34m | 9:45PM1.23m | 10:21AM0.46m | 11:17PM1.07m | 11:11AM0.58m | 00:25AM0.88m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
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Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | W 7 | W 6 | S 13 | W 11 | W 14 | SW 15 | W 5 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 413 | 229 | 46 | 17 | 90 | 82 | 100 | 115 | 11 | 107 | 137 | 89 | 366 | 102 | 188 | 255 | 258 | 255 | 223 | 167 | 167 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | S 14 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | W 4 | S 12 | S 12 | W 4 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 51 | 69 | 68 | 93 | 94 | 90 | 89 | 49 | 109 | 13 | 99 | 150 | 84 | 80 | 6 | 44 | 44 | 9 | 20 | 201 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 18 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 21 | S 11 | SSW 20 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 46 | 49 | 28 | 69 | 12 | 90 | 50 | 8 | 184 | 107 | 14 | 66 | 37 | 152 | 45 | 5 | 18 | 37 | 38 | 20 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 145 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 6 | 76 | 139 | 74 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 98 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 97 |
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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.
Doheney Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from Dana Point. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dana Point. Dana Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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