Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C
2.4° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, S swell with 1,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a slow start and a pretty quiet run overall. The first few days offer nothing but tiny, weak waves and onshore winds, so don’t bother paddling out until we get past the middle of next week. The real story is a long stretch of marginal, inconsistent surf with only a few moments that almost get interesting.

Right now, Doheney Beach is a reef break that’s fairly consistent. The water is sitting at 70°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above average, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

The first real bump in the road comes around Sunday, July 19th. We’ve got a pulse of swell hitting 5ft from the S, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate but on the lower side (1492). Winds are light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean, but it’s surfable. The swell direction is S, which is not the optimum SSW the break likes, so shape will be a bit off. This is really a beginner-friendly size, but the quality is just marginal.

The standout window, if you can call it that, looks to be around Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th. On Saturday morning, we see 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds and a solid energy reading (1771). Winds are from the S, which is onshore, so it’s a bit bumpy. Not perfect, but the biggest push of the period. The next day, Sunday the 26th, drops back to 3ft but the period stretches to 19 seconds – that’s a long period groundswell. Combined energy is still decent at 1272, and winds are light cross-onshore. This long period stuff will offer better shaped waves and longer gaps between sets, which helps with paddling out, but at a beach break it can be a bit straight. Still, it’s the cleanest looking window of the whole forecast.

After that, the swell fades fast. Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th hold onto 4ft from the SSW with light winds, but it’s all marginal. By Wednesday the 29th, we’re back to dropping, with onshore winds and poor conditions. The last few days of July look small and weak again.

Expect a lot of waiting around. The first week is mostly a write-off, and the second week offers only a couple of days that are worth a look, but nothing that will get your heart racing. Crowds are often an issue here, and with the lack of quality, even the better days will feel busy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:09PM1.76m
11:18PM2.26m
12:51PM1.80m
00:07AM2.01m
1:33PM1.84m
1:01AM1.74m
2:17PM1.86m
2:06AM1.48m
3:04PM1.88m
3:40AM1.29m
3:55PM1.89m
5:53AM1.24m
4:49PM1.91m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.94m
6:17AM0.16m
6:14PM0.94m
6:54AM0.36m
7:21PM0.95m
7:30AM0.58m
8:38PM0.94m
8:06AM0.79m
10:09PM0.88m
8:44AM0.98m
11:37PM0.77m
9:34AM1.13m
00:45AM0.63m
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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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