Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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