Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 1,100 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
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 menu for Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you. It's a real slow start. We're looking at a stretch of mostly marginal, small, and onshore-slanted surf. The water is sitting at 73°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a good 7° above average, so that's a real treat if you're paddling out.
For the first week or so, it's a grind. Thursday the 23rd has some waist-high, 4ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (663). But the wind is a cross-shore, so it'll be a bit bumpy. Honestly, it's more of a longboard session if you're desperate. Friday the 24th drops right off into tiny, onshore slop – not worth the wetsuit rinse. The weekend and into the start of the following week stays small, with the wind mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. The swell direction is coming from the S and SSW, which is okay for the spot, but the size and quality just aren't there.
The only real glimmer of hope in this whole outlook comes right at the end of July. On Friday the 31st of July, we see a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to a solid 5ft to 6ft from the SSE. The energy jumps up to a strong 1697 in the afternoon. It's still a bit of a short period at 12-14 seconds, so it's not a pure groundswell, but it's the biggest push we've got. The wind is forecast to be light and cross-shore, which could make for some clean, fun, head-high waves. This is the standout for the whole period, even if it's still just a marginal window.
After that little spike, it all fades fast. The first week of August is a write-off. Swell drops below 3ft, the wind goes straight onshore, and the energy readings are weak – down in the 100-200 range. The 2nd of August onwards is just poor conditions with strong onshore winds. The period from the 2nd to the 7th is a total blank run with no recommendations to speak of.
So, to sum it up: if you're itching for a paddle, the end of July (Friday the 31st) is your best bet. It's not perfect, but it's the biggest and cleanest we're going to see. The rest of the run is a waiting game. Don't force it; the forecasts might change, but right now, it looks like a good time to check the wax stash.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 521 | 398 | 414 | 563 | 368 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 743 | 719 | 926 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 612 | 724 | 561 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.94m | 8:32AM1.38m | 6:32PM2.00m | 9:04AM1.44m | 7:15PM2.08m | 9:31AM1.49m | 7:55PM2.16m | 9:55AM1.52m | 8:31PM2.22m | 10:20AM1.56m | 9:05PM2.25m | 10:46AM1.59m | 9:39PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM1.23m | 1:34AM0.51m | 12:01PM1.25m | 2:13AM0.40m | 12:57PM1.23m | 2:47AM0.31m | 1:40PM1.19m | 3:19AM0.24m | 2:18PM1.13m | 3:49AM0.20m | 2:54PM1.08m | 4:18AM0.19m | 3:29PM1.03m | 4:45AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | W 7 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 521 | 398 | 131 | 304 | 224 | 664 | 799 | 634 | 1100 | 782 | 743 | 719 | 926 | 923 | 780 | 921 | 735 | 761 | 612 | 724 | 561 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | S 13 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 91 | 74 | 414 | 81 | 63 | 128 | 43 | 42 | 32 | 86 | 52 | 33 | 72 | 36 | 23 | 49 | 54 | 35 | 52 | 38 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SSW 24 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | S 19 | SSE 16 | S 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 51 | 171 | 171 | 563 | 368 | 39 | 74 | 49 | 71 | 49 | 22 | 46 | 24 | 38 | 35 | 85 | 188 | 25 | 162 | 66 | 74 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 97 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 2 | 62 | 97 | 0 | 74 | 145 | 40 | 74 | 139 | 9 | 74 | 97 | 3 | 74 | 97 | 37 |
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