Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
22.4°C
2.7° 

Doheney Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Doheney Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 867 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We're looking at a pretty drawn-out run of small, wind-affected surf here at Doheney Beach, with a couple of potential windows that might get the heart beating a little faster. The water is sitting at 72°F right now, which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the steamer at home.

The first week is a bit of a grind. From Wednesday the 26th through to the start of September, we're looking at weak, onshore energy. The swell is hanging around 3ft to 5ft from the S and SSE, with periods around 11 to 12 seconds, and most of the time the wind is on it, making for marginal conditions. The combined energy sits in the moderate range, around 448 to 739. It's not a write-off, but you'll be scratching for the better ones.

Things start to look a little more interesting as we head into Wednesday the 2nd of September. A morning session with a slight offshore flow from the WNW and 4ft of S swell could be your best bet early in the run. The energy is moderate (500), and while it's not big, it could clean up nicely.

Then, hold onto your boardies, because Thursday the 3rd of September is the standout. Thursday afternoon, we see a jump in swell to 6ft from the SSW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the wind is clean from the WNW. The combined energy cranks up to 1177. This is the real deal for experienced surfers – solid, clean, and with some proper push. That's the one to circle on the calendar.

The tail end of the run, from the 4th into the second week, drops back into smaller, cleaner but less powerful waves. The 9th of September shows a push of 5ft to 5ft from the SSW, but it's wrapped in onshore wind, so it might be a bit of a messy one. The 10th of September looks like a write-off with moderate onshore winds and poor conditions.

Overall, it's a slow start, a definite highlight on Thursday the 3rd, and then a return to smaller, quieter days. Get on that Thursday afternoon if you can.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Friday
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Saturday
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S
12
1.2
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11
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12
1.1
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0.6
SSW
18
0.8
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0.6
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1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
529
317
387
272
204
347
289
867
587
733
706
498
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321
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389
416
408
350
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSE
10
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10
S
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SSE
10
WSW
10
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SSE
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10
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SSE
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High Tide
8:46PM2.20m
9:57AM1.75m
9:20PM2.17m
10:19AM1.82m
9:55PM2.09m
10:42AM1.90m
10:32PM1.96m
11:06AM1.97m
11:12PM1.79m
11:35AM2.01m
11:59PM1.59m
12:08PM2.03m
1:01AM1.39m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.94m
3:38AM0.25m
3:17PM0.85m
4:02AM0.29m
3:53PM0.77m
4:25AM0.38m
4:33PM0.70m
4:48AM0.50m
5:16PM0.66m
5:12AM0.64m
6:05PM0.64m
5:36AM0.79m
7:06PM0.65m
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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 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).

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.

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