Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
1.1° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 642 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. 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 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Alright, my friends, Rusty here to break down the Doheney Beach surf picture.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. The first week is mostly a washout. The swells are small, the winds are messy, and the conditions are nothing to write home about. From Tuesday the 7th through Sunday the 12th, it’s all marginal or poor. The best you’ll see is Tuesday morning the 7th, with a 4ft SSW swell, but that’s a long-period 18-second groundswell that can be tricky at a beach break. The combined energy is moderate (853), and with a cross-onshore wind, it’ll be bumpy. The water is a touch warmer than average for the time of year at 67°.

Nothing here is worth getting out of bed for. The swell is tiny, the winds are often onshore or cross-shore, and the few clean moments are just too small. You’ve got over a week with no real highlights. Later on, from the 13th onward, you’ll see some tiny waves – 1ft to 3ft – but the winds still aren’t cooperating. The 15th of July Wednesday afternoon shows a clean little 1ft wave with a cross-offshore breeze, but it’s just too small. The second week is more of the same: small, weak, and inconsistent. The 18th of July Saturday morning has a tiny bump in energy (467 combined energy) with a 3ft SW swell, but it’s onshore.

To be honest, Doheney Beach isn’t offering much these next 16 days. It’s a beginner-friendly reef break that’s fairly consistent, but with these tiny swells and poor winds, even the beginners might want to sit this one out. There’s no standout session here – it’s mostly flat and messy.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
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18
0.9
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18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
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16
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16
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16
0.9
SSW
15
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0.9
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15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
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14
0.8
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14
0.9
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14
0.9
SSW
13
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13
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
777
603
454
559
604
627
505
481
481
362
339
405
417
339
281
366
229
269
312
176
168
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
10
SE
20
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15
S
10
SSE
15
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10
S
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
0
SE
5
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10
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5
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Wind State
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on
High Tide
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
9:20AM1.52m
8:01PM2.53m
10:04AM1.59m
8:52PM2.58m
Low Tide
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
1:35PM1.09m
3:28AM-0.11m
2:32PM1.04m
4:13AM-0.15m
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8:02
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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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