Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
23.9° C
4.5° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you—this 16-day stretch is a pretty quiet one for Doheney Beach (Doheney-Beach). The swell just never really gets going, and we’re stuck with mostly small, short-period leftovers that won’t have much push. There are no proper standouts here, so don’t go clearing your calendar just yet.

The first week is basically a write-off. From Sunday the 2nd through to Thursday the 6th, we’re looking at waist-high slop, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods of 12 to 16 seconds. The energy is weak, reading between 121 and 221 in the combined swell energy. Winds are light cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy and messy. Not worth suiting up.

Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th see a slight lift in energy—readings jump to 322 and 428—with the swell pushing up to 2 ft to 3 ft, still from the SSW. The period is a bit better, 17 to 19 seconds, but it’s onshore wind, and the surf quality is still poor. You’re looking at soft, walled-up waves with no real shape. It’s a paddle, not a session.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are the first glimmer, but it's marginal at best. The swell stays around 2 ft to 3 ft, and the energy is moderate (305 to 366). Onshore winds still, but there’s a hint of possibility. If you’re desperate, Monday morning might give you a few crumbly rights on the reef, but I wouldn’t call it a highlight.

The middle of the week—Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th—drops back off. Swell sizes shrink to 1 ft to 2 ft, and the energy weakens again. It’s back to poor conditions, with light cross-onshore winds and tiny, gutless waves. This is the kind of week where you’re better off doing maintenance on your boards.

Now, there is a little pulse that shows up on Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. The swell builds to 3 ft from the SSW, and the combined energy gets into the 490 to 624 range, which is the strongest we see all fortnight. Periods hang around 16 to 18 seconds, so there’s some proper groundswell in there. But here’s the catch—winds are cross-shore, and the surf quality is still rated as poor to marginal. The sets will be a bit more lined up, but the cross breeze will chop it up. Not a classic, just a glimmer.

The last couple of days, Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, fade out again with 2 ft to 3 ft leftovers and weak energy. It’s more of the same—small, bumpy, and not worth the drive.

Water temps are running about average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there—just your typical summer water.

Bottom line: this whole stretch is a dud. There’s nothing here that gets me excited. The only hint of something real is that Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th pulse, but even that’s a marginal call with onshore winds. It’s one of those spells where you’re better off finding another hobby for a week or two.

Keep the boards waxed and the hopes low. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s flat-lining.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.5
SW
14
0.5
S
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
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0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
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SW
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0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
89
75
83
82
91
91
84
77
75
127
70
125
88
85
126
292
207
348
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
10
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
11:21PM1.91m
12:31PM1.79m
00:02AM1.72m
1:02PM1.85m
00:53AM1.51m
1:42PM1.90m
2:11AM1.31m
2:33PM1.95m
4:27AM1.19m
3:39PM2.01m
6:49AM1.26m
4:54PM2.11m
Low Tide
6:00AM0.49m
6:19PM0.93m
6:24AM0.63m
7:20PM0.91m
6:50AM0.78m
8:41PM0.85m
7:20AM0.94m
10:19PM0.74m
8:05AM1.09m
11:48PM0.55m
9:35AM1.20m
00:54AM0.34m
clear
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6:03
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7:49
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Temp °C
22
23
23
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23
23
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Feels °C
25
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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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