Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 913 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, same spot, different numbers. Let’s talk Doheney in feet and degrees.
So Saturday the 4th of July gives us a 2-3ft SSW groundswell with a long 14-second period and moderate energy (393). Light cross-offshore wind from the northwest means clean, peeling waves. Water temp’s 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. A decent little kickoff for the weekend.
Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th get a bit messy. Swell stays around 2-3ft, but the winds are cross-shore or cross-onshore, so expect some chop.
Tuesday the 7th pushes up to 3-4ft with that same SSW direction and energy climbing, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s not clean.
Wednesday the 8th morning is where it’s at. Still 3-4ft of SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind turns light from the west, glassing things off. That’s the standout—clean conditions and solid energy (920). If you can manage a Wednesday morning paddle, that’s the session.
From Thursday the 9th through early the next week, it’s mostly small and tricky. Swell drops under 3ft, and winds go onshore or cross-shore. Not worth rushing out.
Mid-month, around Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th, the swell bottoms at barely 2ft. Pretty dead out there.
The best shot in the second week is Saturday the 18th: a 2-3ft SW swell with a 17-second period and stronger energy (531). Morning wind is onshore, but the afternoon could lighten up—something to keep an eye on.
Best bets of the whole outlook: Saturday 4th July for clean, fun morning waves, and Wednesday 8th July for the most power and cleanliness. Crowds are often around, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The 2-3ft range is fine for beginners too, just watch the reef.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 239 | 212 | 229 | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 342 | 432 | 777 | 603 | 454 | 659 | 604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:39PM1.60m | 00:15AM1.80m | 2:14PM1.67m | 1:05AM1.62m | 2:52PM1.76m | 2:17AM1.43m | 3:35PM1.87m | 4:03AM1.29m | 4:24PM1.99m | 6:00AM1.27m | 5:18PM2.14m | 7:29AM1.34m | 6:13PM2.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM1.18m | 7:20AM0.53m | 7:43PM1.15m | 7:51AM0.66m | 9:09PM1.06m | 8:27AM0.79m | 10:40PM0.89m | 9:14AM0.93m | 11:57PM0.66m | 10:15AM1.04m | 00:59AM0.41m | 11:25AM1.11m | 1:52AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 239 | 186 | 229 | 348 | 273 | 550 | 326 | 258 | 61 | 777 | 603 | 152 | 142 | 604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 |
| kJ | 148 | 212 | 143 | 99 | 116 | 16 | 23 | 342 | 392 | 74 | 59 | 454 | 659 | 90 | 111 | 117 | 127 | 66 | 58 | 68 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 20 | S 11 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 21 | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 54 | 181 | 180 | 28 | 432 | 2 | 191 | 188 | 119 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 44 | 74 | 97 | 44 | 74 | 139 | 74 | 77 | 76 | 14 |
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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).
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