Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
22.0°C
2.2° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 Thursday (Sep 10) 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+) 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let’s see what the ocean’s got for us. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t get too excited just yet.

The opening acts are pretty weak. Small, disorganized swell with winds blowing straight onshore means messy, choppy surf. Your best early bet is Wednesday afternoon, the 9th. We’ll see a clean 2ft wave with a solid 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light cross-offshore wind, Doheney Beach should have some clean, lined-up sets. The water’s a balmy 72°, which is a good 4° warmer than usual for this time of year—a real bonus.

Thursday and Friday are a right-off. The wind swings onshore and junk’s up the surf. The swell is still there, but it’s not gonna be pretty. Expect poor, lumpy conditions through the weekend and into Monday the 14th. Not worth getting wet for.

Now, here’s the good part. Starting Wednesday the 16th, the wind eases up and turns cross-shore. The waves are still small, around 3ft to 3ft, but that long-period SW swell is packing a punch. The energy is moderate, but the quality improves a ton.

The real standout is Monday the 21st. We’re looking at the biggest swell of the forecast—a solid 4ft from the SW with a 17-second period. The wind is light and cross-shore, which should keep it clean and glassy. That’s the day to call in sick for. The 19th and 20th also look good, with similar size and clean conditions, but Monday just has that extra bit of push and energy.

After that, it fades. The last few days of the month get messy again with onshore winds. The 24th doesn’t look worth your time.

So, to sum it up: skip the weekend, hit Wednesday afternoon for a quick one, and keep your eyes on that stretch from the 19th to the 21st. The 21st is your best shot at the best waves of the period. And hey, long-range forecasts can change, but this one is looking mighty promising.

Stay stoked.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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16
0.7
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0.9
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17
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17
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16
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16
0.9
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0.7
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0.4
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19
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18
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0.4
SSW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
214
278
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560
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483
349
314
309
214
164
160
127
94
127
108
192
188
163
127
113
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WNW
15
SE
15
S
10
S
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
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15
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10
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10
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SSW
15
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SSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:07AM1.87m
8:39PM2.28m
9:35AM1.97m
9:23PM2.20m
10:03AM2.05m
10:06PM2.06m
10:31AM2.09m
10:48PM1.88m
10:58AM2.09m
11:32PM1.68m
11:26AM2.06m
00:21AM1.49m
11:56AM1.99m
1:26AM1.32m
Low Tide
2:35PM0.75m
3:18AM0.16m
3:20PM0.62m
3:48AM0.28m
4:03PM0.53m
4:16AM0.44m
4:45PM0.49m
4:42AM0.61m
5:29PM0.51m
5:06AM0.80m
6:16PM0.56m
5:26AM0.96m
7:11PM0.64m
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7:05
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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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