Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 7th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
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. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got on the cards for the next couple of weeks down at Doheney Beach. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, and the overall picture is pretty marginal. There’s no real standout period where everything clicks, but we’ll pick out the sessions that might just get you wet.

The first surf worth paddling out for shows up on Monday, July 6th in the afternoon. We’re looking at a modest 2 ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 20 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and with 659 (moderate wave energy) pushing through, there’ll be some shape, but these long-period swells can be a bit tricky on a beach-and-reef setup like this – they tend to run a bit straight. The wind is cross-shore from the west at 12 mph, so not perfect, but rideable. The water's sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Moving into Tuesday, July 7th, the morning looks like the pick of the entire run. Swell bumps up to 4 ft, still from the SSW, with an 18-second period and energy hitting 853 (moderate). The wind is light from the SSW at 6 mph, but it's cross-on, so there’ll be a bit of bump. Still, it's the best combo of size and energy we see. The afternoon glassed off a little but stays cross-shore.

Wednesday, July 8th is similar in size (3-4 ft), but the wind goes light and offshore in the morning. That’s a window for clean little waves, but with shorter 16-second period, the juice isn’t as strong. Don't expect much push.

From Thursday, July 9th through to Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops into the 3 ft to 3 ft range, and the wind turns onshore or cross-on. It gets pretty messy. Honestly, the scores are low here – this is a stretch where you’d be better off checking something else or waiting. The energy numbers slide down into the 300s and 400s (weak to moderate).

Monday, July 13th sees a small pulse of 3 ft SSW swell with light cross-on winds, but the period drops to 13 seconds. It’s a marginal call at best. The setup ain’t going to offer much.

Then we hit a dead zone from Tuesday, July 14th through Thursday, July 16th. Swell heights are tiny, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with some wind chop. The energy drops into the 100s and 200s (weak). There’s nothing worth a paddle here. A multi-day gap of poor conditions.

Friday, July 17th brings a tiny bit of hope with a 2 ft swell but a long 19-second period. The wind is cross-shore, but there’s just not enough size. Energy at 306 (weak).

Late in the outlook, on Saturday, July 18th and Sunday, July 19th, we see a bit more energy building: 3 ft to 4 ft swell, with stronger energy numbers in the 700s and 800s (moderate). But the wind is onshore from the SSE or S at 9-12 mph, blowing straight into the face. That makes it choppy and poor. With the swell over 3 ft but bad wind, the better call might be to let the kites have it. Not great for a paddle surfer.

So where’s the best? Honestly, Tuesday morning, July 7th is the standout, if you can call it that. The 4 ft SSW groundswell with 18-second period and moderate energy (853) is the most swell we see with the best conditions. It’s not perfect, but it's the closest we get to a clean window. Crowds are *often* a problem at Doheney Beach, so expect company. After that, things get grim. For the second week, it’s a mix of onshore junk and tiny surf – nothing to write home about. Long-range is looking like a bust, but forecasts change.

Stay patient, check the cam, and don’t force it.
- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
342
432
777
603
497
559
604
627
505
481
481
362
411
405
392
339
289
366
229
269
312
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
W
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
W
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
10
SE
20
SSE
15
S
10
SE
15
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
SW
10
SW
0
WNW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
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
9:20AM1.52m
8:01PM2.53m
10:04AM1.59m
Low Tide
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
1:35PM1.09m
3:28AM-0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
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8:04
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:02
8:01
8:01
8:01
 mm
Temp °C
20
18
20
21
19
21
21
20
21
21
20
21
20
19
20
20
19
20
20
19
21
Feels °C
20
18
20
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
20
20
19
19
20
19
20
22
21
20
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.9
W
6
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.2
W
7
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
258
59
777
603
147
559
604
627
505
481
481
362
411
405
392
339
289
366
229
269
312
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
W
7
0.9
W
7
1.1
W
8
1
W
9
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
W
7
0.3
W
6
0.5
S
15
0.3
S
16
0.3
W
6
Energy kJ
342
392
74
77
497
131
86
149
160
121
89
76
55
23
22
12
16
6
109
46
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
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
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
9
0.2
S
20
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
W
6
0.3
W
8
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
28
432
2
191
188
119
2
2
2
2
9
2
30
8
55
25
6
13
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
6
Energy kJ
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
97
0
97
97
32
66
97
47
74
74
3
77
74
3
74
77
0
71
74
0
97
Best forecast wave conditions in Orange County
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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).

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