Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.7° C
0.9° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 417 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 11th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Doheney Beach. It’s a reef break that’s pretty exposed, and the optimum swell is supposed to come from the SSW. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, and honestly, for the first week or so, it’s looking pretty grim. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations. The surf quality is mostly poor or marginal, so don’t get your hopes up for anything special in the near term.

We’re kicking off on Saturday, 11 July. The morning has some clouds with a 3ft SSW swell, but the wind is straight onshore from the south at 10 km/h. The combined energy is moderate (471), but with that wind, it’s messy. The afternoon stays cloudy, a little smaller at 3ft, but the wind swings west and goes cross-shore. It’s still just marginal at best.

Sunday 12 July is more of the same – 3ft SSW swell, cross-shore wind in the morning, turning cross-onshore in the afternoon. Conditions are poor. Monday 13 July through Thursday 16 July are a write-off. Swell drops, wind stays unfriendly, and the energy levels drop. Tuesday 14 July afternoon has a brief moment of clean surf (233 energy), but it’s tiny at 1ft with a very long 18-second period. That’s groundswell, but for a beach-reef setup like this, those long-period swells can break too straight. Not worth paddling out for.

Friday 17 July morning shows a 2ft SW swell with a 19-second period (285 energy), but the wind is onshore. Not great.

Saturday 18 July is where things get interesting. The morning has 3ft from the SSE with a 20-second period and a strong energy reading (898). The wind is onshore, though. The afternoon sees a jump to 5ft SSE swell (1464 energy) and a 17-second period. The wind is cross-onshore but light, at 10 km/h. This is the standout of the whole forecast. The size is manageable, the period is long, and if that light wind holds, it could be clean. This is the best on offer – Saturday afternoon the 18th.

Sunday 19 July holds similar size at 4-5ft from the S, but the period drops to 12-13 seconds and the energy stays high (963-1035). It’s still marginal due to cross-onshore wind.

From Monday 20 July through Friday 24 July, it drops off again. Poor conditions and small swell.

Then Saturday 25 July and Sunday 26 July show another pulse. 5ft S swell on Saturday (1050 energy) with 13-second period. Light cross-onshore wind, so still marginal, but the size is there. Sunday the 26th sees 4ft from the S, 12 seconds, with a cross-shore wind. It’s not a standout, but it’s something to watch.

Overall, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing wild. Crowds at Doheney are often there, so be ready for company. For the standout on Saturday the 18th afternoon, you might be sharing it. But with that 5ft SSE swell and long period, it’s your best shot in a pretty slow 16 days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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SSW
15
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SSW
15
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SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
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0.9
SSW
14
0.9
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0.7
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0.8
SSW
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0.6
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18
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18
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18
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7
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.5
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19
0.4
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
405
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331
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312
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217
119
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194
108
95
161
108
121
126
181
83
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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S
10
W
0
SSE
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
SW
15
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WNW
10
SSE
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SE
15
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High Tide
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
12:51PM1.80m
Low Tide
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
6:17AM0.16m
6:14PM0.94m
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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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