Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
24.3° C
4.8° 

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 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 438 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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207
186
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252
316
193
264
261
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:39PM2.01m
6:49AM1.26m
4:54PM2.11m
7:53AM1.38m
6:03PM2.24m
8:33AM1.49m
7:04PM2.37m
9:08AM1.60m
7:57PM2.46m
9:42AM1.70m
8:46PM2.49m
10:15AM1.79m
9:33PM2.43m
Low Tide
8:05AM1.09m
11:48PM0.55m
9:35AM1.20m
00:54AM0.34m
11:22AM1.23m
1:46AM0.15m
12:41PM1.16m
2:31AM0.01m
1:42PM1.05m
3:12AM-0.06m
2:35PM0.93m
3:51AM-0.05m
3:24PM0.82m
4:26AM0.03m
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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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