Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, looking at the same setup but in feet and miles per hour.

So, the takeaway is the same: we are staring down a long, flat stretch. There's no surf worth mentioning for the first week. The first real chance to get wet comes around Monday the 25th of August, but it's still a marginal call. The real highlight, such as it is, is the tail end of the month.

The standout spot is Doheney Beach. It’s a reef break, good for beginners, and it faces south-southwest. The window to aim for is Saturday the 29th of August through Monday the 31st. You've got a south-southwest swell running about 3ft, with a period of 15 to 16 seconds. That's a long period groundswell, which brings better shape and energy, but at a spot like this, it can make the waves section up a bit. The energy reading is moderate, coming in around 480 (moderate wave energy), so there's some push there.

The wind is the key. On Saturday the 29th, it’s a light cross-shore in the morning, then turning to a light cross-offshore in the afternoon. Sunday the 30th is similar – light cross-shore in the morning, then a clean cross-offshore breeze in the afternoon. That offshore wind is a big deal; it’ll keep the waves glassy and make for some clean, fun little rides. Water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no dramas there. This spot is consistent, but it can get crowded often, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.

Before that, it’s a ghost town. The first few days are totally flat. Tuesday the 19th has onshore wind and tiny, weak swell. The rest of the week and the next are all marginal or poor, with ankle-biters and bad wind. Not worth paddling out for.

Bottom line: you’re waiting over a week for the first real opportunity. The best bet is that Saturday the 29th to Monday the 31st window. It’s small, but with that afternoon glass-off, it’ll be a fun one for the longboard or a beginner. The first week is a write-off, so plan accordingly.

Rusty.

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