Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.6° 

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 10 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: Friday 10 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 417 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 0.4m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

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 (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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 cookin' over the next couple of weeks.

First up, water temp's sittin' at 67°, pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, no real surprises there. As for the surf, I won't sugar-coat it; it's a lean run. The pattern is small, weak, and mostly messy. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing worth paddling out for, from now through to the 22nd of July. There are a few days where the conditions go from "poor" to just "marginal" but honestly, we're talking ankle-biters with cross-shore junk on 'em. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate at best. Not worth wetting a wetsuit for.

Come Thursday morning the 23rd, things finally perk up a bit. Doheney Beach might be worth a look. We've got a light cross-offshore breeze from the WNW that should clean things up nicely. The swell is small, 3ft from the SSW, with a moderate period of 14 seconds. It’s a groundswell, which is good for shape, and the energy is still weak, but combined with the clean wind, the morning session should offer something rideable.

The real standout, though, is Saturday the 25th. It's a long way out, so keep the salt in your hair, but the models are hinting at something special. The swell bumps up into the 5 to 6ft range from the S, with an energy reading that's strong. Now that height is pushing into intermediate territory, but the direction and power are there. The wind is forecast to go cross-offshore from the WNW on the afternoon, so the waves should be clean. It won't be a beginner wave at that size unless you're feeling brave. It's all about the S swell wrapping in for the afternoon session.

So, to bottom line it: sit out the first week, hit Thursday morning the 23rd for a small clean wave, and pencil in Saturday the 25th afternoon as the top pick – it promises to be the best on offer, but it's a long-range call so don't take it to the bank just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
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15
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15
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SSW
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SSW
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SW
18
0.6
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18
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18
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SW
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0.6
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
411
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417
331
281
366
289
269
312
176
217
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194
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95
161
130
87
126
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
10
SE
10
SW
10
WSW
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SW
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SW
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W
10
SSE
10
SSW
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S
15
SE
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SSE
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S
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
12:09PM1.76m
11:18PM2.26m
Low Tide
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
5:38AM-0.01m
5:15PM0.94m
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8:02
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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