
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 642 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Doheney Beach.
Right now, the surf is pretty lackluster. We’ve got a bit of a slow stretch ahead. The first real window of opportunity doesn’t show up until Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, with a small 4ft SSW groundswell rolling in. The energy is moderate (690), and the wind is a light cross-shore from the west, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. The water is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. This is a beginner-friendly reef break, but the quality is only marginal—it’s not something to get too excited about.
Thursday through Saturday, July 9th to 11th, are a bit of a write-off. The swell drops to around 3ft from the south-southwest, but the wind is onshore, making for poor conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
The pattern doesn’t really improve much until the second week. There’s a brief glimmer on Tuesday afternoon, July 14th. The swell drops to a tiny 2ft, but it’s a long-period SW groundswell (18 seconds) with clean cross-offshore wind from the west-northwest. The energy is moderate (278), and for a moment, the waves will be clean. It’s small, but it’s the best quality we’ve seen.
The real standout, though, is Sunday morning, July 19th. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Swell jumps up to 5ft from the south, with a period of 16 seconds, pushing a very strong energy (1558). The wind is near glassy from the south at just 3 mph. That’s a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. This is the best on offer, but keep in mind that 5ft is starting to push the limit for beginners. The consistency is fairly consistent here, so you should get a decent session in.
The swell holds through Monday, July 20th, with a 7ft south swell (14 seconds) and strong energy (1455). However, the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be as clean as Sunday. This is solidly in the expert-only range for size.
After that, the swell backs off into the 3-3ft range for the rest of the window, with cleaner conditions returning on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, thanks to a cross-offshore breeze. It’s nothing huge, but it’ll be rideable.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bit of a dud. The best bet by a long shot is the morning of Sunday, July 19th, with that clean, medium-sized south swell. It’s not often you get that combo of size and glassy conditions. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 9 |
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604 | 627 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 | 417 | 335 | 281 | 366 | 289 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 217 | 157 | 154 | 194 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:52PM2.58m | 10:46AM1.65m | 9:42PM2.56m | 11:28AM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:32PM1.04m | 4:13AM-0.15m | 3:26PM0.99m | 4:56AM-0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | W 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 |
604 | 138 | 505 | 481 | 481 | 362 | 411 | 405 | 417 | 335 | 281 | 366 | 289 | 269 | 312 | 176 | 217 | 157 | 29 | 34 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | S 17 | WSW 6 | S 15 | W 9 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 19 | W 7 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
86 | 627 | 157 | 117 | 64 | 61 | 65 | 28 | 23 | 35 | 153 | 13 | 109 | 24 | 9 | 91 | 133 | 22 | 76 | 96 | 67 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 21 | S 9 | S 20 | S 20 | W 7 | S 18 | SW 21 | S 16 | SW 21 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 18 | 46 | 18 | 26 | 22 | 57 | 154 | 194 | 108 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 19 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 97 | 41 | 74 | 74 | 41 | 74 | 74 | 36 | 74 | 74 | 71 | 74 | 194 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 4 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 74 |
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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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