Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into what’s coming up for Doheney Beach. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so we’re looking at a gap before things get interesting.

We start off on Thursday, 23 July, with some small S swell around 4ft, but it’s coming in with a cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 688 (moderate). The wave comment says it’s “marginal” and the score is a 2. It’s not going to be much to write home about. Friday through Sunday are even worse – onshore winds, poor conditions, and the swell drops right off. You’re looking at a solid gap of a few days here with nothing worth chasing.

The first real standout comes on Monday, 27 July. We’ve got a SW swell at 4ft, with a period of 18 seconds – that’s some proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is up to 1008 (strong). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph, which is okay but not perfect. This is a reef break that’s fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the SSW swell, which is what we’re getting. The water temp is about average for the time of year. It’s not a total classic, but it’s the best we’ve seen so far. The surf is going to be a bit thumping for a beginner at this size, but for a confident surfer, it’s a solid option.

The real highlight, the one that’s got my heart pumping a bit, is looking at Friday, 31 July, through to Saturday, 01 August. On Friday morning, we’ve got a clean 5ft S swell with a 14-second period, and combined energy hitting 1203 (strong). The wind is light cross-onshore from the SSW at 6 mph. That’s a good combo. By Friday afternoon, the swell pushes to 5ft, and the energy jumps to 1399 (strong). Then Saturday morning, 01 August, we’re looking at a 6ft S swell with a 13-second period and energy at 1392 (strong). The wind stays light cross-onshore from the WSW. This is the pick of the entire forecast. It’s getting a bit chunky for beginners at 6ft, but for the experienced crew, this is going to be a proper session. The swell direction matches the optimum for this break, and the long period means clean, powerful lines. Crowds are “often” here, so expect some company, but it’ll be worth it.

After that, the swell backs off quickly. Sunday, 02 August, is still rideable at 5ft but with onshore winds, and by Monday, 03 August, it’s all gone. The rest of the second week is a bit of a dud, with tiny swell and poor conditions. There’s a tiny bump on Friday, 07 August, but it’s just 2ft, not worth the paddle.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn, but hang in there for Friday, 31 July, and Saturday, 01 August. That’s the window. Get your board ready for those two days.

Rusty.

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