
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,460 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch overall. The surf is small and the conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. For the first week, we’ve got some knee-to-waist high swell on offer, but there’s a persistent onshore or cross-onshore wind that’s going to keep things a little bumpy. The real standouts are few and far between, but we do have a couple of windows that might be worth a paddle.
The first real chance to get a wet suit on comes this Friday, the 24th of July. It’s not going to be anything to write home about, with Doheney Beach seeing a clean 2ft to 2ft of swell from the SSW, with a period around 24 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, which means it’ll be a bit slow, and the sets will be spaced out. The combined energy is moderate (948), but the wind is onshore from the S at 15 km/h, which is a bit of a bummer. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The next few days, Saturday the 25th through Monday the 27th, are similar. The swell builds a touch, with Saturday seeing 3ft from the SSW with a 21-second period, and Sunday hitting 3ft to 4ft. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore, so you’ll have some small wind ripples on the face. The combined energy hovers around 700 to 900 (moderate), which is a little weak. These are not standouts, but if you’re desperate, you can get a few.
Now, the one true standout in this whole forecast window is the late afternoon of Thursday, the 30th of July. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSE, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1886 (strong), which is the best of the whole run. The wind is light from the SSW at 10 km/h, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not pristine. The swell is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but it’s a pooled-up reef break, so it’ll handle the swell well. This is the best on offer, but it’s still a bit of a gamble with the wind.
Friday the 31st of July sees the swell peak at 7ft from the S, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore at 15 km/h. That’s a bit of a messy combo, and the combined energy is still strong (1571), but the quality is marginal. This is more of a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day, honestly.
After that, the swell fades fast. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind stays light but onshore. The combined energy goes from 505 (moderate) down to 101 (weak) by the 8th of August. The surf is basically flat from the 3rd of August onward, with no real recommendations. It’s a long, quiet gap for the second week.
So, to sum it up: if you’re looking for the best wave, aim for the late afternoon of Thursday, the 30th of July. It’s the only day with some real size and energy. Otherwise, the rest of the week is small, bumpy, and best left for a longboard or a walk on the beach.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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414 | 563 | 368 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 735 | 719 | 1056 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 620 | 620 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:32AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:15PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.49m | 7:55PM2.16m | 9:55AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:20AM1.56m | 9:05PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:34AM0.51m | 12:01PM1.25m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:40PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:29PM1.03m | 4:45AM0.21m | ||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
414 | 304 | 224 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 735 | 719 | 1056 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 620 | 620 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 16 |
124 | 81 | 60 | 128 | 43 | 31 | 71 | 62 | 48 | 46 | 117 | 52 | 70 | 90 | 54 | 69 | 76 | 53 | 429 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | W 7 |
171 | 563 | 368 | 29 | 74 | 49 | 32 | 47 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 37 | 8 | 86 | 188 | 44 | 123 | 118 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 74 | 77 | 12 | 77 | 131 | 2 | 74 | 132 | 4 | 74 | 139 | 15 | 74 | 97 | 44 | 74 | 76 | 15 |
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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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