Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 (Sep 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles. Let’s break down the next two weeks at Doheney Beach.
First thing – the water temp is sitting at a balmy 72°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a pleasant surprise. The surf though? Pretty quiet. We’ve got a few days of nothing much to start. The first chance of a wave worth paddling for doesn’t roll in until the morning of Wednesday, 16th September.
That Wednesday the 16th, we see a 3ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 17-second period. That’s long-period energy, which means better shape and longer waits between sets. The combined energy is moderate (425). The wind is light cross-onshore, so the surface won’t be perfect, but it’s workable.
Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th keep the swell around 2ft, with periods staying long (15-19 seconds). Energy stays moderate (315-522). Wind stays light and either cross or cross-onshore. It’s not glassy, but it’s not a mess either. The swell direction is SSW to SW, which is close to Doheney’s sweet spot.
If I had to pick one session, it would be the morning of Saturday, 19th September. Swell bumps up just a touch to 3ft from the SW, 18-second period, and the combined energy hits 549 – that’s strong. The wind is light cross-onshore, so you’ll have to deal with a bit of texture, but it’s the best balance of size and power in the whole run. This reef is fairly consistent and can get crowded, so expect some company.
The following week stays small, with 3ft swell and periods dropping to 14-16 seconds. Combined energy stays moderate to strong (up to 608 on Monday the 21st), but the wind stays light onshore or cross. The waves will be there, but the quality will be inconsistent. The second week is more of the same – small, steady, and nothing that’s going to blow your mind.
Best bet: Saturday the 19th. The rest is marginal, but the water’s warm and there’ll be something to ride most days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 87 | 220 | 146 | 150 | 147 | 127 | 127 | 114 | 386 | 310 | 326 | 196 | 172 | 242 | 303 | 303 | 234 | 379 | 375 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:32PM1.68m | 11:26AM2.06m | 00:21AM1.49m | 11:56AM1.99m | 1:26AM1.32m | 12:29PM1.90m | 3:59AM1.22m | 1:16PM1.80m | 2:38PM1.72m | 8:15AM1.44m | 4:24PM1.72m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29PM0.51m | 5:06AM0.80m | 6:16PM0.56m | 5:26AM0.96m | 7:11PM0.64m | 5:39AM1.11m | 8:25PM0.71m | 5:03AM1.22m | 10:08PM0.73m | 11:37PM0.66m | 10:12AM1.43m | 00:31AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 57 | 220 | 146 | 149 | 78 | 56 | 56 | 32 | 386 | 310 | 326 | 196 | 172 | 242 | 303 | 303 | 44 | 49 | 375 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 87 | 85 | 108 | 150 | 147 | 127 | 122 | 87 | 11 | 27 | 42 | 48 | 25 | 83 | 163 | 141 | 101 | 379 | 48 | 375 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSE 9 | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | S 11 | S 9 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 58 | 127 | 44 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 127 | 114 | 28 | 9 | 68 | 39 | 46 | 154 | 58 | 13 | 234 | 137 | 95 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 77 | 32 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 71 | 98 | 0 |
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