Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 10 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C

1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 777 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks along Doheney Beach. It’s a reef break, beginner-friendly, and fairly consistent when the swell shows. Right now we’ve got a run of small, marginal surf on the cards, but there are a few windows where conditions clean up enough to make it worthwhile.

The water’s sitting at about 68° this morning, which is a touch warmer than normal for early July – that anomaly of plus 3° means you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit for sure.

The overall pattern is pretty weak: most days bring knee-to-waist high SSW swell running 2ft to 4ft, with a mix of cross, cross-on, or onshore winds. Combined energy is modest, generally in the 400 to 700 range, so nothing firing. But a couple of afternoons stand out.

The first real highlight hits on Saturday the 11th – the afternoon session. Winds go glassy out of the north at just 3 mph, and you’ve got 3ft of 15-second SSW groundswell. Combined energy sits at 380 – not big, but with that clean glassy surface Doheney’s reef will offer up smooth little peelers. Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a longboard cruise.

Then on Sunday the 12th, the afternoon brings a cross-off breeze from the northwest, 9 mph, cleaning up a 3ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. Combined energy 348, and the wave comment says “clean”. It won’t be a drop-in crowd – likely just a few other folks out.

Further out, Saturday the 18th afternoon also looks promising: only 2ft of 18-second SSW groundswell, but with a light cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. Clean, low energy (447), but those long intervals mean the reef will line up nicely for smooth, long rides.

For the biggest wave of the period, check Monday the 20th afternoon: 5ft of SSW swell at 15 seconds, combined energy 999 – nearly moderate. But the wind is light cross-shore, not offshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. Still, if you want a bit more push, that’s your window, though it’s only a marginal call.

Overall, it’s a quiet spell but not a total loss. The glassy afternoon on the 11th is your best bet – clean, friendly waves. Stay patient, and if the forecasts shift, things could perk up. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
348
273
550
326
342
432
777
603
454
559
604
627
505
481
481
362
339
334
318
339
285
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
S
10
SW
15
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
0
N
5
S
Wind State
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
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
8:31AM1.43m
7:08PM2.42m
Low Tide
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
12:34PM1.12m
2:41AM0.00m
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5:46
5:46
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
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8:04
8:04
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:01
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Temp °C
19
19
18
20
20
19
20
21
19
21
21
21
21
22
20
21
21
20
21
22
20
Feels °C
19
18
17
20
20
19
20
20
20
21
21
23
21
22
21
22
20
21
21
23
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
16
1
W
6
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.2
W
7
1.1
W
8
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
348
273
550
326
258
81
777
603
152
135
604
146
117
481
481
362
339
334
318
339
285
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
W
5
0.6
W
6
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
1
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.9
W
7
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
6
0.5
S
17
Energy kJ
99
116
16
23
342
392
94
77
454
559
88
627
505
130
85
74
39
25
12
11
153
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
22
0.4
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.4
S
20
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
20
0.3
W
6
Energy kJ
3
54
181
180
48
432
2
191
188
119
2
2
2
8
18
2
30
30
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
5
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
97
97
0
77
97
6
73
98
32
74
97
76
74
74
41
74
76
41
74
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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