
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| 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, takin' a look at what's cookin' at Doheney Beach for the next couple weeks. Gotta level with ya, it's a slow start, and there's a big gap before anything worth paddlin' out for. The first real recommendation ain't till the 14th of August, so we're lookin' at over a week of flatness. From the 4th through the 13th, it's mostly poor surf, tiny swell, and light cross-onshore winds messin' the surface. The combined energy of all swells is weak, mostly under 200 (145-182), and the swell height is just 1 ft to 2 ft, so it's a whole lotta nothin'. There's a little spike on the 7th and 8th, with swell up to 2 ft to 3 ft and energy hittin' 410 (Friday morning) and 424 (Saturday morning), but the wind is onshore or cross-on, so it's still junk. Those 19-second periods on the 7th are long, but the swell's too small and the wind's sloppy, so it's a no-go.
Come the 14th of August, things start to look a bit better. The swell builds, and by the 15th, we're seein' 3 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy hits 584 (Saturday morning) and 627 (Saturday afternoon). That's moderate energy, and the wind is light cross-on, so it's not perfect, but it's the best we got. The surf is still marginal, but it's a step up. The standout is the 18th of August, Tuesday afternoon. We've got a 2 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the wind shifts to a light cross-off from the WNW, which is a big win. The combined energy is 280, moderate, and the surf conditions are expected to be good—clean lines. That's the one to circle. The other shout is the 14th of August, Friday afternoon, with 3 ft from the SSW and an 18-second period, and the energy at 644, which is the strongest in the window. The wind is light cross-on, so it's a trade-off, but that long period will give you some nice, well-shaped waves at this reef break, though it might be a bit straight for the beach. Doheney Beach is a reef break, fairly consistent, and it's exposed to the SSW swell, which is what it likes. Crowds are often, so expect some company. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no drama there.
This place is pretty consistent, so a dry spell like this is a bit of a bummer, but forecasts can change. For now, the 18th of August Tuesday afternoon is your best shot, with clean conditions and a decent swell. Don't get too amped for the rest. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
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84 | 77 | 75 | 160 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 126 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 186 | 184 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:42PM1.90m | 2:11AM1.31m | 2:33PM1.95m | 4:27AM1.19m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.85m | 7:20AM0.94m | 10:19PM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
83 | 77 | 11 | 160 | 70 | 125 | 88 | 85 | 84 | 292 | 207 | 348 | 340 | 295 | 362 | 309 | 305 | 297 | 207 | 139 | 137 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 12 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 |
15 | 36 | 75 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 81 | 126 | 114 | 111 | 53 | 69 | 69 | 72 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 104 | 186 | 184 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 9 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 12 |
84 | 17 | 41 | 6 | 34 | 6 | 25 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 4 | 39 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 97 | 2 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 74 | 76 | 97 | 0 | 76 | 97 | 32 | 76 | 225 | 41 | 74 | 77 | 36 |
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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).
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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