Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 4 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.0° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 774 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) 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 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
173
206
364
322
142
397
397
186
239
212
233
352
273
453
326
342
432
508
603
454
559
Wind (km/h)
15
W
0
SW
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
15
SW
15
W
0
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
10:27PM2.17m
12:31PM1.52m
11:01PM2.08m
1:05PM1.55m
11:36PM1.96m
1:39PM1.60m
00:15AM1.80m
2:14PM1.67m
1:05AM1.62m
2:52PM1.76m
2:17AM1.43m
3:35PM1.87m
4:03AM1.29m
Low Tide
4:14PM1.15m
5:50AM0.27m
4:53PM1.16m
6:21AM0.33m
5:38PM1.18m
6:50AM0.43m
6:33PM1.18m
7:20AM0.53m
7:43PM1.15m
7:51AM0.66m
9:09PM1.06m
8:27AM0.79m
10:40PM0.89m
9:14AM0.93m
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:04
8:02
8:02
 mm
Temp °C
18
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
21
20
21
Feels °C
16
16
17
16
16
18
18
18
19
18
18
19
18
18
19
20
20
20
22
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1
W
6
0.9
W
7
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
173
206
364
322
142
397
397
186
239
186
233
352
273
453
326
223
83
79
603
454
559
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
W
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
W
5
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
Energy kJ
25
125
9
148
10
13
19
9
148
212
16
116
116
26
33
342
318
508
56
55
83
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
W
6
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.1
SW
22
0.3
S
10
0.4
W
5
0.3
S
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
W
5
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.4
S
20
Energy kJ
70
11
23
21
59
21
18
18
8
18
143
13
54
181
180
28
432
179
191
142
119
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
13
14
13
13
18
36
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
97
150
0
76
97
0
76
97
12
77
97
0
77
97
0
76
97
4
74
97
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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