Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for Doheney Beach.

Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a gap. The first real action kicks off on Sunday the 6th, but it's not for the faint of heart. We're looking at a solid 5ft swell from the south, with a period of 13 seconds, packing a hefty punch of energy (1292). That's a lot of power. The wind is a moderate breeze out of the NNE, which is offshore here, so the surf will be clean. But with that size and power, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The water is way warmer than usual for this time of year, sitting at 74°F – that's a big anomaly of 6°F, so it's like swimming in a tropical bath.

Monday the 7th is probably your best bet. The morning brings a slightly bigger 6ft swell from the SSW, with a 13-second period and a healthy 1057 energy reading. The wind is a gentle breeze from the northwest, which is cross-offshore, keeping things clean. This is a standout window for someone who knows what they're doing. The afternoon sees similar size at 6ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph from the WNW, making it a bit more challenging.

After that, things drop off quickly. The rest of the week is a slow fade with smaller, weaker swells and onshore winds. From Wednesday the 9th onwards, it's mostly small, messy, or just plain poor. There's a brief moment on Wednesday morning with a 2ft glassy swell from the SW, but the period is a very long 16 seconds, which can make a beach break like this a bit tricky and fat.

The pattern stays pretty flat and uninspiring right through the second week. We see a lot of small, weak swells with onshore or cross-shore winds. There are a few moments on the 18th and 20th of September where the swell period jumps back into the 18-19 second range, but the heights are tiny (2ft to 3ft) and the wind isn't ideal. The combined energy is moderate, but the wave size just isn't there for a proper wave.

So, to sum it up: the only real window of quality is the first two days, Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th. If you're an experienced surfer, get on it. After that, it's a long stretch of small, poor conditions. Don't expect much until the very end of the outlook, and even then, it's a gamble.

Rusty.

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