
Surf Forecasts:
Doheney Beach surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Doheney Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Doheney Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's take a look at what's happening at Doheney Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Overall, it's a pretty patchy outlook. There's a bit of swell on the way, but the wind and conditions are going to be a real mixed bag. The real standout is the opening window, so if you're keen, that Monday morning is your best bet by a long shot.
We start off with Monday morning, September 7th. There's some solid SSW groundswell in the water, hitting about 6 ft, with a period of 13 seconds that brings some decent energy (1057). The wind is a cross-off from the WNW at 9 mph, which should keep the surface clean. This is the best we've got, and it's going to be a proper one for experienced surfers – the size and power will be more than a handful for beginners.
Monday afternoon sees the same 6 ft SSW swell, but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the WNW, making it more of a cross-off. It gets a bit more challenging, and the conditions become marginal.
From Tuesday, September 8th, things drop off significantly. The swell drops to around 3 ft, and the wind swings onshore or cross-shore for the rest of the week and into the next. Conditions are described as marginal or poor for almost every session after Monday morning. There's a long run there with nothing really worth paddling out for. The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Now, looking further out into the second week, from around the 16th of September onward, we see some small, long-period SW groundswell trying to creep in. The swell sizes stay between 2 ft and 3 ft, with periods extending up to a very long 19 or 20 seconds. The wind is mostly light and cross-on or cross-shore, which is about as good as it gets for that period. While the energy (in the 500-700 range) is modest, that long period means the waves will have some push and shape, but the size will be small. It's a promise of a cleaner session, but nothing to get overly excited about.
There are no other standout sessions here. For a reef break with the swell direction matching the optimum from the SSW, Doheney Beach can work, but the conditions just don't line up after that first day. With the size and wind, if you are after something more interesting, the beach setup might be better suited for a kite session than a paddle session during the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
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678 | 995 | 820 | 615 | 231 | 176 | 135 | 214 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 309 | 214 | 164 | 160 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.63m | 7:02PM2.24m | 8:39AM1.76m | 7:53PM2.30m | 9:07AM1.87m | 8:39PM2.28m | 9:35AM1.97m | 9:23PM2.20m | 10:03AM2.05m | 10:06PM2.06m | 10:31AM2.09m | 10:48PM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:29AM0.17m | 12:56PM1.08m | 2:09AM0.11m | 1:49PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.75m | 3:18AM0.16m | 3:20PM0.62m | 3:48AM0.28m | 4:03PM0.53m | 4:16AM0.44m | 4:45PM0.49m | 4:42AM0.61m | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 |
556 | 995 | 820 | 615 | 231 | 176 | 132 | 67 | 278 | 419 | 560 | 502 | 483 | 349 | 314 | 309 | 53 | 55 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
678 | 58 | 56 | 50 | 207 | 154 | 135 | 214 | 119 | 18 | 27 | 16 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 214 | 164 | 160 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 6 | S 9 | WSW 14 | S 9 | S 8 |
11 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 80 | 81 | 130 | 133 | 44 | 82 | 72 | 46 | 39 | 22 | 6 | 24 | 41 | 14 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
16 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 15 | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 0 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 0 | 97 | 97 | 76 | 74 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 97 | 41 |
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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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