Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch overall. The surf is small and the conditions are a bit of a mixed bag. For the first week, we’ve got some knee-to-waist high swell on offer, but there’s a persistent onshore or cross-onshore wind that’s going to keep things a little bumpy. The real standouts are few and far between, but we do have a couple of windows that might be worth a paddle.

The first real chance to get a wet suit on comes this Friday, the 24th of July. It’s not going to be anything to write home about, with Doheney Beach seeing a clean 2ft to 2ft of swell from the SSW, with a period around 24 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell, which means it’ll be a bit slow, and the sets will be spaced out. The combined energy is moderate (948), but the wind is onshore from the S at 15 km/h, which is a bit of a bummer. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The next few days, Saturday the 25th through Monday the 27th, are similar. The swell builds a touch, with Saturday seeing 3ft from the SSW with a 21-second period, and Sunday hitting 3ft to 4ft. The wind is light, but it’s cross-onshore, so you’ll have some small wind ripples on the face. The combined energy hovers around 700 to 900 (moderate), which is a little weak. These are not standouts, but if you’re desperate, you can get a few.

Now, the one true standout in this whole forecast window is the late afternoon of Thursday, the 30th of July. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSE, with a period of 16 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1886 (strong), which is the best of the whole run. The wind is light from the SSW at 10 km/h, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not pristine. The swell is a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but it’s a pooled-up reef break, so it’ll handle the swell well. This is the best on offer, but it’s still a bit of a gamble with the wind.

Friday the 31st of July sees the swell peak at 7ft from the S, but the period drops to 13 seconds, and the wind goes cross-shore at 15 km/h. That’s a bit of a messy combo, and the combined energy is still strong (1571), but the quality is marginal. This is more of a kite surfing day than a paddle surfing day, honestly.

After that, the swell fades fast. From Saturday the 1st of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft, and the wind stays light but onshore. The combined energy goes from 505 (moderate) down to 101 (weak) by the 8th of August. The surf is basically flat from the 3rd of August onward, with no real recommendations. It’s a long, quiet gap for the second week.

So, to sum it up: if you’re looking for the best wave, aim for the late afternoon of Thursday, the 30th of July. It’s the only day with some real size and energy. Otherwise, the rest of the week is small, bumpy, and best left for a longboard or a walk on the beach.

Rusty out.

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