
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, S swell with 791 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period with S 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Doheney Beach.
Honestly, the next few weeks are a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a small window of surf right at the start, but it’s nothing to write home about. Thursday afternoon, 30th July, we see a 3ft SSW swell rolling in with a solid 15-second period and a combined energy of 808 (moderate). The water is sitting at 74°, which is a whopping 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s really unusual, so you’ll be in for a warm one. The wind is light cross-on though, so it’s a bit bumpy and the whole thing is tagged as marginal. Not the best start.
Friday, 31st July, shows a bit more size – 4ft from the S on the morning, with a 14-second period and energy of 702 (moderate). Still, that cross-on WSW wind at 6 mph is keeping it from being clean. Friday afternoon drops to 4ft from the S, same story. Really, it’s all looking a bit average.
Saturday morning, 1st August, the swell drops right off to 2ft from the SSW, and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. From there, it’s a grim run. From Sunday, 2nd August, all the way through to Thursday, 13th August, we’ve got tiny swell – mostly 1ft to 2ft – with persistent cross or cross-on light winds. The energy readings are all in the low to mid hundreds (weak), and the wave comments are all “poor surf conditions” or “marginal.” This is a big gap of about 12 days with nothing worth paddling out for.
The one glimmer in the whole forecast is Thursday afternoon, 13th August. We get a 3ft SW swell with a 16-second period and energy of 405 (moderate). The wind switches to a light cross-offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the standout. It’s still a small wave, but it’ll be clean and the long period will give it some shape. For a reef break like Doheney Beach, that long-period groundswell (16 seconds) can work nicely, but it’s a small wave so it’ll be mellow.
After that, Friday, 14th August, is back to marginal with a little 2ft to 2ft and cross winds.
If you’re a kite surfer, those days with poor surf but light wind might look more interesting than for a paddle surfer. But for a surf, it’s a tough run. The only real chance is that Thursday afternoon, 13th August – it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
468 | 791 | 665 | 521 | 207 | 173 | 273 | 121 | 91 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 72 | 71 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 10:11PM2.18m | 11:37AM1.68m | 10:45PM2.07m | 12:03PM1.73m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:06PM1.00m | 5:11AM0.27m | 4:45PM0.97m | 5:36AM0.36m | 5:28PM0.95m | 6:00AM0.49m | 6:19PM0.93m | 6:24AM0.63m | 7:20PM0.91m | 6:50AM0.78m | 8:41PM0.85m | 7:20AM0.94m | 10:19PM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
468 | 791 | 665 | 521 | 207 | 173 | 273 | 121 | 47 | 37 | 51 | 39 | 39 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 72 | 71 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 10 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
324 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 94 | 47 | 39 | 72 | 75 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 66 | 39 | 84 | 77 | 75 | 11 | 11 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSE 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | S 9 | SW 15 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | S 9 |
16 | 24 | 14 | 48 | 22 | 39 | 56 | 21 | 91 | 63 | 47 | 24 | 91 | 91 | 22 | 36 | 41 | 37 | 26 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 2 | 76 | 97 | 32 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 7 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 |
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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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