Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks along Doheney Beach. It’s a reef break, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent when the swell shows. Right now we’ve got a run of small, marginal surf on the cards, but there are a few windows where conditions clean up enough to make it worthwhile.
The water’s sitting at about 68° this morning, which is a touch warmer than normal for early July – that anomaly of plus 3° means you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit for sure.
The overall pattern is pretty weak: most days bring knee-to-waist high SSW swell running 2ft to 4ft, with a mix of cross, cross-on, or onshore winds. Combined energy is modest, generally in the 400 to 700 range, so nothing firing. But a couple of afternoons stand out.
The first real highlight hits on Saturday the 11th – the afternoon session. Winds go glassy out of the north at just 3 mph, and you’ve got 3ft of 15-second SSW groundswell. Combined energy sits at 380 – not big, but with that clean glassy surface Doheney’s reef will offer up smooth little peelers. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a longboard cruise.
Then on Sunday the 12th, the afternoon brings a cross-off breeze from the northwest, 9 mph, cleaning up a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy 348, and the wave comment says “clean”. It won’t be a drop-in crowd – likely just a few other folks out.
Further out, Saturday the 18th afternoon also looks promising: only 2ft of 18-second SSW groundswell, but with a light cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. Clean, low energy (447), but those long intervals mean the reef will line up nicely for smooth, long rides.
For the biggest wave of the period, check Monday the 20th afternoon: 5ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds, combined energy 999 – nearly moderate. But the wind is light cross-shore, not offshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, if you want a bit more push, that’s your window, though it’s only a marginal call.
Overall, it’s a quiet spell but not a total loss. The glassy afternoon on the 11th is your best bet – clean, friendly waves. Stay patient, and if the forecasts shift, things could perk up. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 342 | 432 | 777 | 603 | 454 | 559 | 604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 334 | 318 | 339 | 285 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 2:14PM1.67m | 1:05AM1.62m | 2:52PM1.76m | 2:17AM1.43m | 3:35PM1.87m | 4:03AM1.29m | 4:24PM1.99m | 6:00AM1.27m | 5:18PM2.14m | 7:29AM1.34m | 6:13PM2.28m | 8:31AM1.43m | 7:08PM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM1.15m | 7:51AM0.66m | 9:09PM1.06m | 8:27AM0.79m | 10:40PM0.89m | 9:14AM0.93m | 11:57PM0.66m | 10:15AM1.04m | 00:59AM0.41m | 11:25AM1.11m | 1:52AM0.19m | 12:34PM1.12m | 2:41AM0.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 258 | 81 | 777 | 603 | 152 | 135 | 604 | 146 | 117 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 339 | 334 | 318 | 339 | 285 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | S 17 |
| kJ | 99 | 116 | 16 | 23 | 342 | 392 | 94 | 77 | 454 | 559 | 88 | 627 | 505 | 130 | 85 | 74 | 39 | 25 | 12 | 11 | 153 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | WNW 10 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | W 6 |
| kJ | 3 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 48 | 432 | 2 | 191 | 188 | 119 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 0 | 77 | 97 | 6 | 73 | 98 | 32 | 74 | 97 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 74 | 76 | 41 | 74 | 0 | 0 |
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