Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
21.2° C
2.1° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 859 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 20th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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 cookin’ for Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a few days of small, cross-onshore slop to kick things off. Nothing to rush out for just yet. The water temp is feeling about average for the time of year, which is no surprise.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on Sunday, 19 July. We’re looking at a 3.6 ft swell from the S, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 778. Conditions are still a bit cross-onshore, but it’s a step up from the flat spell. It’s marginal, but you might find a few if you’re keen.

The week of the 20th stays okay, but nothing spectacular. Monday through Wednesday sees swell around 3 ft to 4.3 ft, mostly from the SSW. The wind stays light and mostly cross, so it’s not completely blown out, but those scores are barely hanging on. By Wednesday afternoon the 22nd, the wind actually goes cross-offshore and clean, which is a nice change. The swell is only 3 ft from the SSW, but with a moderate breeze cleaning it up, the shape might be better than the numbers suggest.

Now, the standout window is definitely the end of July. Starting Friday, 24 July, we see a jump in energy. Friday morning brings a 4.6 ft S swell with a 13-second period, and the combined energy hits 1291. The wind is offshore from the S, but it’s a gentle breeze. This is the best looking spell of the whole forecast. Saturday the 25th holds 4.9 ft from the SSW, with light offshore winds in the morning. That’s clean, punchy, and solid for a reef break. The combined energy is strong at 1411. This is the one to circle. The longer period of 14 seconds will give it some real push, but it’s gonna be a bit straight for the beach break, so the reef should handle it nicely.

Into the last week, Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th, we’ve got a prolonged run of 4.3 ft to 4.9 ft SSW swell, with periods stretching out to 18 and 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell with very long periods. The combined energy stays strong, peaking at 1592 on Tuesday afternoon. The wind is light and mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is a shame, because the energy is there. If the wind plays nice, these will be long, clean walls. But with the onshore flow, it might be a bit lumpy. For stronger surfers, the power is undeniable.

After that, we fade out. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st still have 3.6 ft to 4.3 ft swell, but the energy drops off, and the wind goes back to cross-shore. By the first of August, it’s small again, and Sunday the 2nd is back to poor surf with only 1.3 ft.

So, the call: If you’ve got one day to paddle out, make it Saturday, 25 July. The combination of 4.9 ft SSW swell, offshore winds, and strong energy is the best we’ll see. The Sunday the 26th through Tuesday the 28th has the biggest energy and the longest period, but the wind is a question mark. It’s a gamble, but a gamble worth taking if you like pushing the limits.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the lineup.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.8
S
11
1.1
S
13
0.9
SW
17
1.4
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SW
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0.8
SSW
16
1.3
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16
1
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15
1
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15
1
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14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
137
366
255
146
395
424
522
344
362
334
827
434
474
400
325
316
356
581
563
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
S
10
SW
10
WSW
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SE
10
WSW
10
W
5
ENE
15
SSW
15
W
5
W
15
W
25
WNW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
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Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
00:07AM2.01m
1:33PM1.84m
1:01AM1.74m
2:17PM1.86m
2:06AM1.48m
3:04PM1.88m
3:40AM1.29m
3:55PM1.89m
5:53AM1.24m
4:49PM1.91m
7:39AM1.30m
5:43PM1.94m
Low Tide
6:54AM0.36m
7:21PM0.95m
7:30AM0.58m
8:38PM0.94m
8:06AM0.79m
10:09PM0.88m
8:44AM0.98m
11:37PM0.77m
9:34AM1.13m
00:45AM0.63m
10:48AM1.23m
1:34AM0.51m
clear
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
21
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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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