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Doheney Beach Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Doheney Beach surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 06 Nov 2025 PST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Doheney Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 12 days are 1.6m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Nov 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 6th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 523 | 1108 | 425 | 239 | 127 | 55 | 55 | 121 | 174 | 235 | 229 | 270 | 193 | 242 | 344 | 226 | 392 | 236 | 236 | 236 | 321 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:19PM 1.61 | 9:17AM 2.50 | 11:25PM 1.52 | 10:05AM 2.39 | 12:44AM 1.47 | 10:59AM 2.21 | 2:15AM 1.49 | 12:06PM 2.02 | 3:36AM 1.57 | 1:30PM 1.83 | 4:30AM 1.69 | 3:04PM 1.71 | 5:08AM 1.80 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:55AM 1.01 | 4:44PM -0.02 | 3:39AM 1.13 | 5:44PM 0.09 | 4:32AM 1.24 | 6:51PM 0.21 | 5:51AM 1.34 | 8:03PM 0.32 | 7:52AM 1.35 | 9:10PM 0.41 | 9:45AM 1.24 | 10:08PM 0.49 | 11:01AM 1.05 | ||||||||||
Thu 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 4:53 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:51 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | ||
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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 12 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.
Doheney Beach is 2 km (1 miles) from Dana Point. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dana Point. Dana Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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