
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 1.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s get into it. The swell window is looking pretty quiet for a while, and the forecast is giving us a bit of a mediocre run for the most part. We’ve got a decent spike in size coming up, but the conditions are a constant battle. Let’s break it down.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off, with a long, flat gap starting from now. The good news is that starting Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, we finally see some surf building at Doheney Beach. It’s a reef break, mostly a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s fairly consistent. The water is a very unusual 73°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The swell is a 4ft South swell with a 13-second period, which is a decent groundswell, but the combined energy is moderate (642). The trouble is the wind is a cross-shore from the West at 9 mph, creating a bit of a chop. It’s rideable, but far from clean.
The pattern continues through Friday and Saturday, July 24th and 25th, with small, waist-high swell from the SSW. The swell period is very long, over 20 seconds, which means the waves will have a lot of energy but will be very lined up and might just close out at a beach break. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is ugly. The wave energy is moderate (in the 900s), but it’s not translating into great shape.
Sunday, July 26th, is a real letdown. The wind is onshore, the swell is still small, and the quality is just not there. It’s a day to leave the board in the car.
The real highlight of the entire 16-day window, and the only one that’s worth a serious look, is the period from late July into the first of August. The standout is Thursday, July 31st. The swell is pumping up to 7ft from the South, with a period of 14 seconds. The combined wave energy jumps to strong (1584), and it’s a west-southwest cross-shore wind at 6 mph. This is a big, powerful, and clean swell. This is a serious session for experienced surfers. The size is over 8ft, so it’s strictly for experts. If you’re not feeling that, the morning of the 31st is a bit smaller at 6ft, also with clean cross-wind, and is a solid option.
Saturday, August 1st, holds size at 7ft from the South, but the wind is onshore and the period shortens to 13 seconds, so it’s a lot messier. After that, the swell drops back down quickly.
The second week of the forecast is a ghost town. From Sunday, August 2nd, through to the end of the window on August 7th, the swell drops to tiny, weak, and often poor conditions. The wave energy dips to between 140 and 524, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore. It’s a flat spell.
So, the call is clear: if you’re an expert, the big, clean wave on Thursday, July 31st is the one to circle. For everyone else, there’s a long stretch of nothing to look forward to.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°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. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
398 | 414 | 563 | 368 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 735 | 719 | 926 | 923 | 771 | 921 | 848 | 880 | 612 | 724 | 561 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.94m | 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 | — | — | |
7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
398 | 414 | 304 | 224 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 735 | 719 | 926 | 923 | 771 | 921 | 848 | 880 | 612 | 724 | 561 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 19 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SSE 14 |
73 | 124 | 81 | 63 | 128 | 42 | 31 | 32 | 86 | 51 | 33 | 54 | 37 | 23 | 35 | 188 | 23 | 41 | 26 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSE 9 | SW 12 | SSE 9 | SSW 21 | W 7 | SSE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | W 7 |
171 | 171 | 563 | 368 | 28 | 74 | 49 | 71 | 52 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 37 | 16 | 85 | 25 | 24 | 162 | 79 | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 34 | 74 | 74 | 9 | 77 | 97 | 6 | 74 | 139 | 74 | 74 | 139 | 2 | 74 | 97 | 6 | 74 | 77 | 3 |
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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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