
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, S swell with 1,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days have some rideable swell, but it’s not going to be anything to write home about. The main event is a solid, long-period groundswell from the SSW that shows up on Tuesday, but the conditions are going to be a little tricky. The water temperature is a whopping 73°F which is 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s very unusual, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.
The pick of the week is looking like Tuesday, July 28th. Doheney Beach is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the SSW swell. The morning session is the one to aim for. We’ve got a clean 4ft SSW swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, full of energy. The wave energy is strong (1065). The wind is light and from the S, straight onshore, which is a shame. It’s not the cleanest, but the power is there. The afternoon drops a touch to 4ft, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore, which will put a few ripples on the face. The combined energy is still high (953).
Wednesday, July 29th, is similar. The morning is a touch smaller at 4ft from the SSE, but the wind is still onshore. The energy is very strong (1109). The afternoon improves to 4ft from the SSW, but again, the cross-onshore breeze is a bit of a buzzkill.
Thursday the 30th sees a bump in size in the morning to 5ft from the S with a period of 14 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore. The energy is strong (1131). The afternoon drops right off.
From Friday, July 31st, through to the end of the first week, the swell is dropping and the wind is persistently cross-onshore. It’s marginal at best, with scores dropping. The combined energy fades from 950 down to 461 by Saturday.
Then we hit a big gap. From Sunday, August 2nd, all the way through to Sunday, August 9th, the surf is poor. Swell heights are under 2ft, and the energy is very weak, ranging from 105 to 368. The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. The forecast is for a blank run of about 8 days, which can happen here.
There is a glimmer of hope late in the second week. Monday, August 10th, has a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the wind is light and cross-shore, which is a change. The energy is still low (253). It’s only a marginal call.
The best of the long-range looks to be Wednesday, August 12th. The swell builds to 3ft from the SW with a very long period of 18 seconds, and the energy jumps to a strong 687. The wind is light cross-onshore, but that long period will give the waves some shape. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s the only real standout in the second week.
Overall, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Tuesday morning is the best bet for some power, even if the wind is a bit messy. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
921 | 735 | 761 | 543 | 688 | 529 | 932 | 468 | 1057 | 915 | 724 | 690 | 482 | 413 | 152 | 75 | 75 | 83 | 82 | 91 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.56m | 9:05PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | 11:11AM1.63m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:29PM1.03m | 4:45AM0.21m | 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 | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
921 | 735 | 761 | 543 | 688 | 529 | 932 | 468 | 1057 | 915 | 724 | 690 | 482 | 413 | 152 | 43 | 44 | 32 | 43 | 31 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | SSE 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 |
59 | 30 | 457 | 519 | 431 | 457 | 23 | 268 | 14 | 35 | 29 | 23 | 45 | 33 | 30 | 47 | 30 | 83 | 82 | 66 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | S 19 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
85 | 188 | 23 | 47 | 34 | 22 | 176 | 21 | — | — | — | 18 | 15 | 15 | 88 | 75 | 75 | 46 | 18 | 91 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 74 | 194 | 3 | 74 | 139 | 6 | 76 | 97 | 12 | 77 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 131 | 47 | 76 | 97 | 0 |
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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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