Doheney Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.46° N 117.68° W

Doheney Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Doheney Beach sea temperature is
20.0° C
1.1° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with 1,401 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 18th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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.

To be straight with you, the first week is pretty flat and frustrating. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of cross or onshore wind, so don’t rush to grab your board just yet. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a bit of an early summer treat.

The first real standout doesn’t show up until Saturday the 18th. That afternoon, Doheney Beach gets a decent pulse of 6ft swell from the S, with a period of 14 seconds, which is proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a strong 1619, so there’s plenty of push. What really makes it though is the WNW cross-off wind at 9 mph, cleaning things right up. That’s your best window by far – clean, punchy waves for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a good match for the optimum SSW, so it should wrap in nicely.

The following week stays marginal, but there’s another spike worth noting. Friday the 24th morning sees a bigger 7ft S swell with a 15-second period, and combined energy hits 2052. That’s a lot of power, but it’s a little on the big side for anyone but experts, and the wind is light cross-shore, not glassy. It’s a solid option if you’re keen and skilled, but not as clean as the 18th.

Overall, the pick of the 16 days is hands down Saturday the 18th afternoon. It’s the one time everything lines up.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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SSW
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W
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WSW
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W
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SSE
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High Tide
9:20AM1.52m
8:01PM2.53m
10:04AM1.59m
8:52PM2.58m
10:46AM1.65m
9:42PM2.56m
11:28AM1.71m
10:30PM2.45m
12:09PM1.76m
11:18PM2.26m
12:51PM1.80m
00:07AM2.01m
1:33PM1.84m
1:01AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:35PM1.09m
3:28AM-0.11m
2:32PM1.04m
4:13AM-0.15m
3:26PM0.99m
4:56AM-0.12m
4:19PM0.95m
5:38AM-0.01m
5:15PM0.94m
6:17AM0.16m
6:14PM0.94m
6:54AM0.36m
7:21PM0.95m
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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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