Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Doheney Beach in feet and knots for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow burn, so don’t rush out there. The swell is tiny and the wind is messy for most of it.

Starting Thursday the 6th of August, we’ve got a puny 2ft swell from the SW. The wind is a cross-shore breeze at 6 mph, and the wave energy is weak at 116. Water temp is a very warm 76°, which is way above normal for this time of year – nearly 8° warmer than average. The surf is poor though.

From Friday the 7th through Sunday the 9th, the swell builds a little, to 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with periods up to 19 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, but the wind is mostly cross-on or cross, making it choppy. The wave energy hits moderate levels, peaking at 410 on Friday morning, but the quality is still marginal.

A bright spot comes on Tuesday the 11th of August in the afternoon. The swell drops back to 2ft from the SW, but with an 18-second period and glassy conditions – wind from the SSE at 3 mph. That’s the cleanest window in the first week, with moderate energy at 376. It’s not big, but it’ll be smooth.

The real standout is Saturday the 15th of August. By the afternoon, we’ve got 4ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WNW at 12 mph. The wave energy is strong at 739, so there’s some proper power. This is the best of the bunch – clean, fun waves for an experienced surfer.

Later, on Wednesday the 19th of August afternoon, we get another clean one. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW, 16-second period, with cross-off wind from the WNW. Moderate energy at 394. A solid option for a quiet session.

Bottom line: if you want a wave, aim for the 15th of August. That afternoon is the pick of the litter. The rest is small and messy. Crowds are often around, but on the good days, it’s worth the company.

Rusty.

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